2000 Blue Bird LTC 40 recalls and problems
The 2000 Blue Bird LTC 40 has 5 safety recalls and 1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any Blue Bird dealer.
Recalls may cover only some 2000 Blue Bird LTC 40 vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.
2000 Blue Bird LTC 40 recalls
Recall 02V-230: Equipment
Problem: Certain coaches equipped with optional restroom fail to comply with requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 217, "bus emergency exits and window retention and release." the pushout window located on the right side, at the rear of the bus, is substantially obstructed by the restroom and yet it is labeled as an emergency exit.
Risk: In the event of an emergency, an occupant may not be able to properly exit the vehicle.
Fix: Distributors and owners will be notified to remove the label identifying the window as an emergency exit. Owner notification began september 20, 2002. Owners should contact blue bird at 1-478-822-2242, if they have any questions.
Recall 02V-197: Unknown or Other
Problem: 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 parcel racks to fall without warning.
Risk: In the event the fasteners become dislodged and the racks should fall while the passenger seat is occupied, personal injury to the seat occupant could occur.
Fix: Distributors and owners will be notified to immediately install interim repair bolts through the coach roof bow structure on the aisle side of the first two parcel rack sections on both the right and left side parcel racks on all affected coaches. Final repairs can then be completed at a later date. Owner notification began july 24, 2002. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact blue bird at 1-478-822-2242.
Recall 02V-154: Power Train
Problem: On certain motor homes and tour coaches, a 'check trans' warning light which is required by allison transmission installation instructions was omitted. In the event the transmission shift selector malfunctions (Looses power or sends erroneous signals to the transmission electronic control unit), the computer will stop accepting input from the electronic shift selector unit. If this condition occurs, the transmission will be held in the last valid range selected. Although the single digit range selected display on the shift selector will be blank or a dash, the driver may not be aware that a malfunction has occurred.
Risk: The driver may shift the transmission selector to change direction and the transmission would not recognize it and remain in the original direction resulting in the potential for a crash.
Fix: Dealers will install a "check trans" warning light on these vehicles. Owner notification began july 31, 2002. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact blue bird at 1-478-822-2242.
Recall 01V-076: Service Brakes, Air
Problem: Vehicle description: transit buses. These buses fail to comply with the requirements of FMVSS no. 121, "air brake systems." the brake system does not have an r12-DC valve or secondary control line in the braking system.
Risk: The absence of the valve and secondary control line could cause increased stopping distances.
Fix: Dealers will install the required valve and secondary control line. Owner notification began april 27, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact blue bird at 1-912-822-2242.
Recall 00V-162: Service Brakes, Air
Problem: Vehicle description: school and transit buses equipped with bendix air brakes. Bendix changed the internal design of the qr1c relay valve by adding a hole in the internal diaphragm. When the hole in the diaphragm aligns with the hole in the valve body, the brake application time increases.
Risk: Under certain conditions, such as parked on an incline, driver activates the parking brake but removes foot from the threadle valve, the bus could roll before the parking brake is fully engaged.
Fix: Dealers will replace the diaphragms with holes with solid diaphragms for the qr1c valves.
2000 Blue Bird LTC 40 problems reported by owners
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 |
Most reported parts
- Engine and Engine Cooling › Engine › Diesel — 1
Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.
Recent 2000 Blue Bird LTC 40 complaints
Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.
Other Blue Bird LTC 40 years
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2000 Blue Bird LTC 40 have any recalls?
Yes — NHTSA lists 5 recalls for the 2000 Blue Bird LTC 40: 02V-230 (equipment), 02V-197 (unknown or other), 02V-154 (power train), 01V-076 (service brakes, air), 00V-162 (service brakes, air). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What is the most common problem with the 2000 Blue Bird LTC 40?
Owners report engine and engine cooling problems most often (1 reports).
Are Blue Bird recall repairs free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Blue Bird dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.