Does the 1998 Blue Bird Commercial Series have any recalls?

7 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: fuel system, diesel, electrical system, service brakes, air, visibility. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.

How do I check if my 1998 Blue Bird Commercial Series recall has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a Blue Bird dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.

How many complaints have owners filed about the 1998 Blue Bird Commercial Series?

0 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.

1998 Blue Bird Commercial Series recalls

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

7 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026

For the 1998 Blue Bird Commercial Series. These apply to the model and year, not to one particular vehicle: check your VIN to see whether yours is included and whether it has been repaired.

Has your Blue Bird been repaired?

Recalls here come from NHTSA’s records for the model and year. Not every vehicle of a model is included in every recall, and this site can’t see whether a repair has been done. Only a VIN lookup can tell you that.

Check your VIN with NHTSA

NHTSA’s VIN search doesn’t show recalls that were already repaired, recalls more than 15 years old, or some small manufacturers’ recalls. A Blue Bird dealer can also check your VIN. Recall repairs are free.

1998 Blue Bird Commercial Series recalls, newest first

February 22, 2005NHTSA 05V06200018,891 vehicles potentially affected

Fuel system, diesel

Summary: Certain 1998 through 2002 blue bird all american, TC2000 school and transit buses, and commercial series buses equipped with cummins isb diesel engines. The fuel pump could fail to transfer fuel appropriately creating an engine stall condition.
Consequence: Should the engine stall while the vehicle is in use, a possible vehicle crash could occur.
Remedy: Customers will be notified by cummins to bring their vehicles to an authorized dealer to have the fuel lift pump replaced free of charge. For more information, customers may contact cummins at 1-800-diesels.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

March 28, 2003NHTSA 03V0850004,302 vehicles potentially affected

Electrical system › Alternator/generator/regulator

Summary: On certain school and transit buses equipped with cummins isb 6 cylinder engines, the lower alternator support brace or mounting hardware can loosen or break which will allow the alternator to drop onto the engine.
Consequence: In this event, the electrical wiring harness may be damaged and the possibility of fire may exist.
Remedy: Cummins will notify customers and replace the upper and lower alternator support brackets free of charge. Owners who take their vehicle to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact cummins at 1-800-343-7357 or blue bird at 478-822-2242.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

September 5, 2002NHTSA 02V233000318 vehicles potentially affected

Electrical system › Alternator/generator/regulator

Summary: On certain front engine school and transit buses equipped with blue bird option 40177 cummins isb engine, the alternator power cables may not be routed properly from the alternator output to the starter motor.
Consequence: If the cables are not routed properly, the cable insulation could be abraded by contact with other chassis components resulting in a short to ground.
Remedy: Dealers will add a loom and reroute the electrical power cable from alternator output to starting motor. The alternator power cable will be replaced if abrasions are found. Owner notification is expected to begin on or about September 30, 2002. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact blue bird at 1-478-822-2242.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

June 11, 2001NHTSA 01V1910005,631 vehicles potentially affected

Electrical system › Wiring

Summary: Vehicle description: school and transit buses equipped with rear mounted engines. The 12-volt power supply cable(s) may be chaffed by hoses, harnesses, frame components, or clamps.
Consequence: This condition can result in power failure and/or risk of fire in the engine compartment.
Remedy: Dealers will remove and inspect the 12-volt power cable(s) from the battery to the starter and, if necessary, will replace the cables. Owner notification began July 30, 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.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

June 12, 2000NHTSA 00V1620009,687 vehicles potentially affected

Service brakes, air › Controls › Foot control/valve

Summary: 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.
Consequence: 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.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the diaphragms with holes with solid diaphragms for the QR1C valves.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

May 5, 2000NHTSA 00V1300002,088 vehicles potentially affected

Visibility › Windshield

Summary: Vehicle description: school buses equipped with transit sliding pushout windows. Potential sticking and/or binding of the pushout window inner frame within the outer frame results in opening forces exceeding the requirements of FMVSS no. 217, "bus window retention and release."
Consequence: Personal injury could occur in the event of a crash.
Remedy: Owners will be provided with step-by-step procedures for modifying the transit sliding pushout windows to conform the FMVSS 217 requirements.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

February 22, 2000NHTSA 00V0510003,113 vehicles potentially affected

Service brakes, air › Supply › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

Summary: Vehicle description: school and transit buses equipped with bendix ABS anti-lock braking system. The primary and secondary brake treadle valve air lines were installed incorrectly at the bendix R12DC relay valve.
Consequence: With the brake system installed incorrectly, future maintenance might be affected by this inconsistency, causing the brakes to be installed incorrect, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will correct the air line plumbing at the bendix R12DC relay valve.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

Owner complaints

No owner complaints about the 1998 Blue Bird Commercial Series were found in NHTSA’s complaint data.

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Questions

Does the 1998 Blue Bird Commercial Series have any recalls?: 7 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: fuel system, diesel, electrical system, service brakes, air, visibility. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.
How do I check if my 1998 Blue Bird Commercial Series recall has been fixed?: Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a Blue Bird dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 1998 Blue Bird Commercial Series?: 0 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.