MYRModel Year Report

1987 Blue Bird School BUS

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1987 Blue Bird School BUS
RENDERED 2026-08-02T11:51:49.560Z

Only 1 complaint on file — too few for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

Only 1 complaint on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Blue Bird School BUS Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1987 highlighted. 1984: 1 complaints 1984 1985: 1 complaints 1986: 2 complaints 1987: 1 complaints 1987 1988: 0 complaints 1989: 0 complaints 1990: 0 complaints 1990 1991: 1 complaints 1992: 1 complaints 1993: 4 complaints 1993 1995: 4 complaints 1996: 7 complaints 1997: 3 complaints 1997 1998: 3 complaints 2000: 3 complaints 2001: 2 complaints 2001 2009: 0 complaints 2009
1987: 1 complaints
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YearComplaints
19841
19851
19862
19871
19880
19890
19900
19911
19921
19934
19954
19967
19973
19983
20003
20012
20090

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 1 complaint on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

1 of 1 total report mentions: service brakes, hydraulic.

FIRE
Show complaint excerpts

BRAKE CALIPER PISTONS LOCK UP BEFORE BRAKES ARE COMPLETLY ENGAGED, CAUSING BRAKE PADS TO OVERHEAT/FIRE. (OTHER VEHICLE ON 479565) *AW

NHTSA ODI report, 19950420

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 19870811 — exterior lighting

A RELAY IN THE FLASHING CIRCUIT COULD FAIL.

Remedy: REPLACE DEFECTIVE FLASHER UNITS WITH NEW UNITS WITH RELIABLE RELAYS.

Campaign 87V115000 — check if this car was fixed

I 19930209 — PE (closed 19930324)

HANDRAIL SNAGS

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1987 Blue Bird School BUS — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for service brakes, hydraulic issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 87V115000 (exterior lighting) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 1987 Blue Bird School BUS reliable?

There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.

What are the most common problems with the 1987 Blue Bird School BUS?

The most-reported component is service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:disc:caliper, accounting for 100% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1987 Blue Bird School BUS have?

1 recall on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.