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1990 Blue Bird TC2000 recalls

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

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

For the 1990 Blue Bird TC2000. 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.

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1990 Blue Bird TC2000 recalls, newest first

June 15, 1999NHTSA 99V01800041,260 vehicles potentially affected

Seats

Summary
Vehicle description: school buses. The wall side attaching bolts for some of the passenger seats may have been installed too close to the edge of the seat ledge and in the wrong attaching hole resulting in weakening of the seat ledge at the attachment points.
Consequence
In the event of a frontal crash, the rear attaching bolt of these seats could pull out of the seat ledge increasing the risk of injury to the seat occupant.
Remedy
Blue bird will furnish to distributors and owners, parts and instructions necessary to strengthen the passenger seat attachment at the wall side.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

November 7, 1997NHTSA 97V19700016,338 vehicles potentially affected

Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly

Summary
Vehicle description: front and rear engine school buses equipped with 60 gallon side mounted fuel tank barriers. These buses do not comply with the requirements of FMVSS no. 301, "fuel system integrity."
Consequence
In the event of a vehicle crash, the fuel tank could be damaged, leaking fuel, possibly resulting in a vehicle fire.
Remedy
Blue bird will ship instructions and modification kits to the owners of these buses.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

May 3, 1996NHTSA 96V07300018,000 vehicles potentially affected

Structure › Body

Summary
Passenger's clothing can unknowingly become caught in the forward handrails at bus doors when exiting the bus.
Consequence
When a passenger's clothing becomes caught in the handrail, and the bus driver closes the door and puts the vehicle in motion, the individual is subject to being dragged by the bus. This can result in serious injury or death.
Remedy
Owners will be directed to remove all forward handrails. Provisions will be made for those owners operating in states which mandate a forward handrail that a replacement handrail will be provided.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

July 26, 1995NHTSA 95V136000416 vehicles potentially affected

Structure › Frame and members

Summary
These units are equipped with a counter weight assembly made up of 300 pounds of 1/4" plate steel welded together and bolted between the frame rails in the rear overhang just forward of the rear bumper. Some of the welds have broken due to insufficient welds, corrosion, or ice expansion.
Consequence
These plates can drop to the roadway becoming a hazard to following vehicles increasing the potential for an accident.
Remedy
Dealers will install a mechanical retaining device which clamps the plates together and fastened with threaded fasteners. Bus owners will have the option of repairing their own vehicles.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

May 9, 1995NHTSA 95V09000027,189 vehicles potentially affected

Structure › Body

Summary
Passengers clothing can unknowingly become caught in the handrails at bus doors when exiting the bus.
Consequence
When a passenger's clothing becomes caught in the handrail, and the bus driver closes the door and puts the vehicle in motion,the individual is subject to being dragged by the bus. This can result inserious injury or death.
Remedy
Dealers will install a set screw to the metal clamp which retains the intermediate handrail. A high impact molded plastic "clam shell" will be placed over each end of the intermediate handrail completely covering the clamp and eliminating all catch-points. The flange of the existing floor line bracket will be crimped securing the vertical section of the primary tublar handrail at the floor line.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

March 1, 1993NHTSA 93V03200021,000 vehicles potentially affected

Structure › Body

Summary
Passengers clothing can unknowingly become caught in the handrails at bus doors when exiting the bus.
Consequence
When a passenger's clothing becomes caught in thehandrail, and the bus driver closes the door and puts the vehicle in motion, theindividual is subject to being dragged by the bus. This can result in seriousinjury or death.
Remedy
Replace or reposition the handrails to stop clothing from becoming caught.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

December 24, 1992NHTSA 92V184000912 vehicles potentially affected

Latches/locks/linkages › Doors › Latch

Summary
The electric vandal lock center plunger can tap the control lock pin, of the outward opening door, which causes the door lock to become disengaged.
Consequence
The disengaged door lock allows the door to open withoutprior warning and endanger occupants near the door if the vehicle is in motion.
Remedy
Modify the vandal door locks with blue bird supplied kits.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

December 16, 1991NHTSA 91V218000365 vehicles potentially affected

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

Summary
The hydraulic brake hose mounted on the rear axle may rub against the left frame rail.
Consequence
The hydraulic brake hose rubbing against the left framerail could chafe and split, resulting in loss of hydraulic fluid and increasedstopping distances.
Remedy
Install a bracket at rear axle to provide additional clearance between the brake hose and the frame rail.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

January 23, 1991NHTSA 91V0140007,000 vehicles potentially affected

Exterior lighting › Headlights › Switch

Summary
Undersized crimp on wire from headlight switch to dimmer switch creates electrical resistance and can cause a short in the headlight wiring system.
Consequence
A short could result in headlight loss which presents apotential for an accident.
Remedy
Replace dimmer switch with new 14 gauge wire with properly crimped connections.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

January 23, 1990NHTSA 90V011000345 vehicles potentially affected

Fuel system, diesel › Storage › Tank assembly

Summary
The diesel fuel filter separator is located too close to the chassis frame cross member which could deform and dislodge the bowl of the separator in an accident.
Consequence
Fuel spillage during and after a crash, in excess of limit allowed by FMVSS 301, could cause a fire near a source of ignition.
Remedy
Relocate fuel filter - separator to eliminate interference with crossmember in any crash.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

Owner complaints

Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 1990 Blue Bird TC2000 with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public; NHTSA uses them to decide what to investigate.

Crashes reported
0
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Deaths reported
0

Most complained-about components

  1. Vehicle speed control1

Other Blue Bird TC2000 years

Other 1990 Blue Bird models

Most recalled 1990 vehicles

  1. 1990 Blue Bird TC2000 (13 recalls)
  2. 1990 Honda Accord (12 recalls)
  3. 1990 Thomas School Bus (12 recalls)
  4. 1990 Acura Integra (11 recalls)
  5. 1990 Honda Civic (10 recalls)
All of 1990’s most recalled vehicles

Questions

Does the 1990 Blue Bird TC2000 have any recalls?
13 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: seats, fuel system, gasoline, structure, latches/locks/linkages, electrical system, service brakes, air. 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 1990 Blue Bird TC2000 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 1990 Blue Bird TC2000?
1 complaint filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.