How many recalls does the 1997 Blue Bird Buses have?

The 1997 Blue Bird Buses has no NHTSA safety recalls on record.

How do I check if my 1997 Blue Bird Buses 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 1997 Blue Bird Buses?

Of 2 NHTSA complaints on file, the most-reported component is engine and engine cooling.

1997 Blue Bird Buses Recalls

No recalls on record Updated July 2026

No NHTSA recalls on record for the 1997 Blue Bird Buses. 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 engine and engine cooling. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Complaints by component

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE

STEERING

Total complaints2

What owners report

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

“While traveling on the highway, heard a knocking noise coming from the hood area and the steering wheel had a lot of play inside of it. Nlm consumer adds steering will lock up at any speed and while turning. *tt”

STEERING · reported 2002-04-17

“While traveling on the highway, heard a knocking noise coming from the hood area and the steering wheel had a lot of play inside of it. Nlm consumer adds steering will lock up at any speed and while turning. *tt”

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE · reported 2002-04-17

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 1997 Blue Bird Buses as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.