No complaints are listed for the 2010 Blue Bird D3RE. NHTSA's API and bulk file list none in this build.
Data build 2026-10-09.
NHTSA lists this vehicle as BLUE BIRD D3RE.
Model-generated complaint tags: No complaints are listed for tagging.
Recalls
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1 recalls.
Date: 2013-10-17. Systems: SEATS.
Defect: A-Z Bus Sales, Inc. (A-Z Bus) is recalling certain model year 2005-2013 Blue Bird A3RE and D3RE school buses equipped with C.E. White-brand flip seats. (excerpt)
Consequence: When a Flip Seat is installed in front of another passenger seat, it is possible for the occupant of the rearward passenger seat to insert their toes and/or foot into the lower frame area of the Flip Seat. When a vehicle passenger occupies the Flip Seat, pushing the seat bottom downward to the horizontal position to sit in the seat, the occupant of the rearward seat could suffer a pinch point inj (excerpt)
Remedy: A-Z Bus Sales will notify the school bus owners of the safety recall. A-Z Bus Sales will install a safety guard to cover the gap in the lower frame of the flip seat. Owners can contact A-Z Bus at 1-800-437-5522 or C. E. White at 1-419-492-2157 for more information. (excerpt)
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Manufacturer communications
13 manufacturer communications.
Communications by system| System | Count |
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| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 4 |
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| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 4 |
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| EQUIPMENT | 3 |
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| STRUCTURE | 2 |
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| SUSPENSION | 1 |
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10201696
Date: 2019-10-15. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
SM1905: Blue Bird Vantage Dash Fault Codes Website Blue Bird Vantage "Dash Fault Codes" website page has been updated to include additional new fault codes for all applicable system types (brake, engine, and transmission). Also, "Powertrain, Ford" has been added to the drop-down tab as a system t
10116463
Date: 2017-06-01. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
The intent of SU1702 is to provide service part replacement instructions for our new Ametek instrument cluster. The new cluster will be in full production beginning June 5, 2017. During the time between now and June 5, 2017 Blue Bird will be building some pilot units with the new cluster. Until full
10128907
Date: 2016-12-08. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: EQUIPMENT.
New Blue Bird Support Center - Technical Bus Support: Dealer memo to announce the new on-line Blue Bird Support Center for technical bus support requests.
10128588
Date: 2016-01-14. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: EQUIPMENT.
Blue Bird Troubleshooting Guides: Blue Bird announcement of the addition of troubleshooting guides for assisting in the service of the Blue Bird products. These troubleshooting guides are available on the Vantage website.
10052482
Date: 2013-08-05. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: EQUIPMENT.
BLUE BIRD: ON CERTAIN BUSES, SERVICE MANUALS AND DRIVER HAND BOOK NEED TO BE UPDATED REGARDING THE CORRECTION FOR MAINTENANCE ON FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT SCHEDULE. VARIOUS MODELS AND MODEL 2010-2014. *PE
10043393
Date: 2012-03-26. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, STRUCTURE.
BLUE BIRD BUS: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. BUS MAY EXHIBIT CONDITIONS OF STOP ARM ACTIVATED WHEN IGNITION IS ON, WINDSHIELD WIPERS SWEEP WHEN IGNITION SWITCH IS ON AND THEN OFF, AND BLOWN NUMBER 5 FUSE, AS RELATED TO BODY CONTROL MODULE. *PE
10043363
Date: 2012-02-15. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: STRUCTURE.
BLUE BIRD: ON CERTAIN BUSES, WITH A NEW FRONT LEVER DESIGN, THE FRONT DOOR PANEL HAS MORE PRESSURE APPLIED WHILE IN CLOSED POSITION. *PE
10044043
Date: 2012-01-01. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING.
BLUEBIRD: FAN DRIVE GEARBOX VENT VALVE SHOULD BE CHECKED FOR CLOGGING FROM ROAD DUST/DIRT EVERY SIX (6) MONTHS OR 2500 ENGINE HOURS. INCLUDING MODEL ALL AMERICAN D3RE REAR ENGINE. *JS
10043413
Date: 2010-09-28. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING.
BLUE BIRD BUS: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. ON CERTAIN MODEL YEAR BUSES, OVER ENGINE HEATER HOSE, NEAR TURBO, THE REFLECTIVE HEAT SHIELD INSULATION MAY HAVE BEEN OMITTED. *PE
10043404
Date: 2010-05-25. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING.
BLUE BIRD BUS: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. ON SOME MODEL YEAR BUSES WITH REAR ENGINE, THE SUPPORT BRACKET MAY FAIL ON THE CHARGE AIR COOLER TUBE. *PE