Does the 2003 Blue Bird Q-Bus have any recalls?

1 recall found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: vehicle speed control. 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 2003 Blue Bird Q-Bus 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 2003 Blue Bird Q-Bus?

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

2003 Blue Bird Q-Bus recalls

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

1 recall found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026

For the 2003 Blue Bird Q-Bus. 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.

2003 Blue Bird Q-Bus recalls, newest first

April 7, 2005NHTSA 05V152000486 vehicles potentially affected

Vehicle speed control

Summary: Certain 2001 through 2005 all american, commercial series, and q-bus school and transit buses equipped with john deere 8.1 CNG engines. The subject buses equipped with the john deere engines may surge inappropriately due to erractic operation of the air throttle if the engine is taken from full to zero load.
Consequence: Unexpected engine surge could result in a vehicle crash, possibly resulting in personal injury.
Remedy: John deere will notify blue bird's customers and repair the engines free of charge. Customers are being instructed to contact john deere at 1-800-JD-engine.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

Owner complaints

No owner complaints about the 2003 Blue Bird Q-Bus were found in NHTSA’s complaint data.

Other Blue Bird Q-Bus years

Other 2003 Blue Bird models

Most recalled 2003 vehicles

2003 Honda Accord (24 recalls)
2003 Honda Civic (24 recalls)
2003 Honda Odyssey (15 recalls)
2003 Subaru Outback (15 recalls)
2003 Subaru Legacy (15 recalls)

All of 2003’s most recalled vehicles

Questions

Does the 2003 Blue Bird Q-Bus have any recalls?: 1 recall found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: vehicle speed control. 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 2003 Blue Bird Q-Bus 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 2003 Blue Bird Q-Bus?: 0 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.