NHTSA vehicle safety data
1998 Blue Bird Sbcv Recalls & Complaints
The 1998 Blue Bird Sbcv has 1 NHTSA recall campaign on file as of October 21, 2026. try.vin has no NHTSA owner complaints on file for the 1998 Blue Bird Sbcv. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Blue Bird dealer.
NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 1998 Blue Bird Sbcv. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
BLUE BIRD/FMVSS 111
NHTSA #98V037000 · Visibility — Rearview Mirrors/Devices — Exterior · NHTSA notice
Reported February 23, 1998 · BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY
Potentially affected: 564 vehicles
Owners notified July 30, 1998 · Vehicles built April 1, 1997 – February 16, 1998 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SCHOOL BUSES MOUNTED ON FREIGHTLINER FS-65 CHASSIS. BUSES EQUIPPED WITH SYSTEM "B" MIRRORS DO NOT FULLY COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 111, "REARVIEW MIRRORS."
Safety consequence
A SCHOOL BUS DRIVER MAY NOT BE ABLE TO SEE CERTAIN PORTIONS OF THE BUS INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH OR PERSONAL INJURY TO PERSONS NEAR THE BUS.
Manufacturer remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THESE VEHICLES AND IF NECESSARY, CORRECT THE MIRROR INSTALLATIONS.
Notes
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JULY 30, 1998. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR BUSES 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 1-912-825-2021.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
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