Blue Bird LTC 40 recalls and problems
6 recalls and 1 owner complaint for 4 model years. Pick your year for full details.
Recalls
6
Complaints
1
Crashes reported
0
Fires reported
1
Choose a model year
Blue Bird LTC 40 by year
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 LTC 40 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2002 LTC 40 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2001 LTC 40 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2000 LTC 40 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
Most reported Blue Bird LTC 40 problems
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 |
All Blue Bird LTC 40 recalls
| Recall | Date | Years | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02V-230 | Sep 5, 2002 | 2000–2003 | Equipment | Certain coaches equipped with optional restroom fail to comply with requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. |
| 02V-197 | Jul 23, 2002 | 2000–2002 | Unknown or Other | On certain tour type coaches equipped with parcel racks, irregularities in the installation of the fasteners used to retain the parcel racks to the coach structure could result in the fasteners loosening allowing the… |
| 02V-154 | Jun 13, 2002 | 2000–2002 | Power Train | On certain motor homes and tour coaches, a 'check trans' warning light which is required by allison transmission installation instructions was omitted. |
| 02V-004 | Mar 21, 2002 | 2001 | Vehicle Speed Control | On certain motor coaches/motor homes equipped with electronic throttle control/accelerator pedals supplied by williams controls industries, the weld attaching the clevis to the plate has insufficient penetration and… |
| 01V-076 | Mar 16, 2001 | 2000 | Service Brakes, Air | Vehicle description: transit buses. |
| 00V-162 | Jun 12, 2000 | 2000 | Service Brakes, Air | Vehicle description: school and transit buses equipped with bendix air brakes. |
Frequently asked questions
What is the worst year for the Blue Bird LTC 40?
By owner complaints to NHTSA, the 2000 Blue Bird LTC 40 has the most reports (1). Check the 2000 page for the problems owners describe.
How many recalls does the Blue Bird LTC 40 have?
NHTSA lists 6 safety recalls covering Blue Bird LTC 40 model years 2000–2003.
What are the most common Blue Bird LTC 40 problems?
Owners report engine and engine cooling problems most often.