AI Damage1998 Blue Bird School BUS: common problems
Owners of the 1998 Blue Bird School BUS filed 3 complaints with NHTSA, most often about structure. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Owner complaints
- 3
What fails most often
- Structure: 3 complaints (100% of all).
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Structure | 3 | 0 | 0 |
What owners report
Short excerpts of NHTSA complaints in the original wording. These are owner statements not verified by NHTSA; personal data removed.
School bus did not pass summer inspection due to emergency window exit on drivers side, side arm was too much below the window, and a child could cut or seriously be injured upon being lifted down.
Comparison
By complaint count this model year ranks 17,150 of 36,656 model years in the NHTSA data (top 47% most complained about).
On average one model year of the School BUS has 3 complaints (14 years in the data). This year has 3, above average.
What to check before buying
- Structure. Rails, pillars, panel gaps, signs of pulling or welding.
Other years of this model
Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 1998 Blue Bird School BUS?
Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: structure. Total complaints: 3. The most frequent symptoms in complaint texts: windows, sunroof (100%).
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 1998 Blue Bird School BUS?
NHTSA lists 0 manufacturer service bulletins for this year. A bulletin tells dealers how to diagnose or fix a known issue; it is not a recall.
Should I buy a 1998 Blue Bird School BUS from a US auction?
Owner complaints describe defects, not crash damage. Before bidding, check the components listed above and review the lot photos: VinWind builds a report of visible and hidden damage by VIN.
Read also
Sources: public NHTSA data (USA): service bulletins and owner complaints; YouTube: links to videos credited to their authors. Complaints are owner statements not verified by NHTSA, and describe defects rather than crash damage. Data updated 2026-11-05.