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.
Vehicle safety record
2012 Blue Bird A3FE Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 2012 Blue Bird A3FE with NHTSA, most often about the brakes (1) and the steering (1). There are no recalls for it.
NHTSA data checked
- Complaints
- 1
- Recalls
- 0
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 2012 Blue Bird A3FE problems
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No recalls for the 2012 Blue Bird A3FE
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2012 Blue Bird A3FE. Recalls can be announced at any time - this page updates daily.
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1 complaints about the 2012 Blue Bird A3FE
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2012 Blue Bird A3FE vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 Blue Bird A3FE | 1 | 0 | - | |
| 2012 Blue Bird Vision | 1 | 19 | B | Compare |
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Questions about the 2012 Blue Bird A3FE
Does the 2012 Blue Bird A3FE have any recalls?
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2012 Blue Bird A3FE right now. Recalls can be announced at any time, and this page checks NHTSA every day. You can also check your exact vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2012 Blue Bird A3FE?
How many complaints has the 2012 Blue Bird A3FE had?
1 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on July 5, 2016 and the latest on July 5, 2016. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
What should I do if my 2012 Blue Bird A3FE has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data