How many recalls does the 2012 Blue Bird A3fe have?

The 2012 Blue Bird A3fe has no NHTSA safety recalls on record.

How do I check if my 2012 Blue Bird A3fe has an open recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN at NHTSA's official recall lookup (nhtsa.gov/recalls) to see open, unrepaired recalls for your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free.

What do owners complain about most on the 2012 Blue Bird A3fe?

Of 2 NHTSA complaints on file, the most-reported component is service brakes.

2012 Blue Bird A3fe Recalls

No recalls on record Updated July 2026

No NHTSA recalls on record for the 2012 Blue Bird A3fe. That means NHTSA has no open safety campaign for this vehicle — it does not guarantee the absence of problems. Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the service brakes. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Complaints by component

SERVICE BRAKES

STEERING

Total complaints2

What owners report

Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.

“Factory drill port plug corroded and failed allowing all power steering/ brake boost fluid to leak. No warning prior to event. Immediate loss of fluid and with that brake boost and steering. The bus was at low speed when this occurred but still ended up on the sidewalk of our school.”

SERVICE BRAKES · reported 2016-06-20

“Factory drill port plug corroded and failed allowing all power steering/ brake boost fluid to leak. No warning prior to event. Immediate loss of fluid and with that brake boost and steering. The bus was at low speed when this occurred but still ended up on the sidewalk of our school.”

STEERING · reported 2016-06-20

Sources & methodology

Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2012 Blue Bird A3fe as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.