2002 BLUE BIRD TC2000

Bus - School Bus • BUS • 3 inspections • 12 recalls

Vehicle specs from NHTSA vPIC. Inspection history from FMCSA roadside records (operator USDOT on the ticket, not title). Something wrong? Report a data issue.

12 open recalls affect this vehicle

The make/model/year combination matches 12 NHTSA safety recall campaigns.

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Every roadside inspection FMCSA has on record for this VIN, in reverse-chronological order.

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Vehicle identity

VIN: 1BAACCPA62F204131
Model Year: 2002
Make: BLUE BIRD
Model: TC2000
Trim: Front Engine
Series: 2510-2700
Manufacturer: BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY
WMI: 1BA

Engine & Drivetrain

Engine Model: ISB 5.9L
Engine Manufacturer: Cummins
Cylinders: 6
Displacement: 5.9 L
Horsepower: 325
Configuration: In-Line
Turbo: Yes
Fuel Type: Diesel

Weight & Dimensions

GVWR: Class 7: 26,001 - 33,000 lb (11,794 - 14,969 kg)
Body Class: Bus - School Bus
Vehicle Type: BUS

Manufacturing

Plant City: FORT VALLEY
Plant State: GEORGIA
Plant Country: UNITED STATES (USA)
Plant Company: Fort Valley
Destination Market: U.S.
Decode Source: nhtsa-vpic-batch
Decoded: May 2, 2026

Active Safety

Brake System: Air

Carriers on this VIN

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Technical details (1)

Valve Train Design: Overhead Valve (OHV)

Plates observed

From roadside inspections and reportable crash filings — not a DMV title history.

CA · 1131937

Sister VINs

VINs sharing the same WMI + VDS prefix + model year as this vehicle — likely from the same production run.

1BAACCPA82F203224

Roadside inspections (3)

Every DOT roadside inspection that referenced this VIN.

Inspection	Date	State	Plate	Carrier	Level	OOS
85497252	Aug 13, 2025	CA	CA · 1131937	TORRANCE UNOIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT	5	—
82376645	Aug 13, 2024	CA	CA · 1131937	TORRANCE UNOIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT	5	—
79526131	Aug 18, 2023	CA	CA · 1131937	TORRANCE UNOIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT	5	—

Recalls for this make/model/year (12)

NHTSA safety recall campaigns affecting vehicles like this one.

Campaign	Date	Component	Affected
05V382000	Aug 31, 2005	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY	5,863
05V251000	May 20, 2005	OTHER:SCHOOL BUS STOP ARM ASSEMBLY	3,121
05V239000	May 20, 2005	OTHER:SCHOOL BUS STOP ARM ASSEMBLY	8,894
05V062000	Feb 22, 2005	FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL	18,891
04V426000	Aug 30, 2004	EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY	372
03V364000	Oct 8, 2003	SEATS	3,825
03V363000	Oct 8, 2003	STRUCTURE:BODY	8,088
02V160002	Sep 5, 2002	SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR	58
02V185000	Jul 15, 2002	EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS	408
02V177000	Jul 9, 2002	POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION	3,439
02V155000	Jun 13, 2002	SEATS	39
01V320000	Oct 5, 2001	SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DRUM:CHAMBER	1,500

Inspection history across all operators

Every roadside inspection FMCSA has on record for this VIN. Includes inspections under different carriers if the truck has changed hands.

This VIN has been inspected 3 times across 1 distinct carrier since first being inspected on Aug 18, 2023. Most recent inspection: Aug 13, 2025 by TORRANCE UNOIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT.

Date	Carrier	Station	Level	OOS
Aug 13, 2025	TORRANCE UNOIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT	2335 PLAZA DEL AMO	5	—
Aug 13, 2024	TORRANCE UNOIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT	2335 PLAZA DEL AMO	5	—
Aug 18, 2023	TORRANCE UNOIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT	2335 PLAZA DEL AMO	5	—

Frequently asked questions about this VIN

What does this VIN's inspection history tell me? ▾

This VIN has been pulled into 3 roadside inspections on record with FMCSA. Each inspection shows the carrier operating the vehicle that day, the inspection level (1 through 6), the violations cited, and whether the vehicle or driver was placed out-of-service. The cross-carrier timeline tells you whether the vehicle has stayed with one operator or moved between fleets.

Has this truck been operated by multiple carriers? ▾

Inspection records show this VIN under one operating USDOT so far. That does not rule out other carriers before FMCSA started recording inspections for this VIN.

Are there any out-of-service events on this VIN? ▾

No out-of-service events are recorded for this VIN in the inspections shown. That said, individual violations may still have been cited without rising to an OOS order — open the inspection detail page to see the full violation list.

How do I see the full violation list for an inspection? ▾

Click the inspection date in the timeline above to open that inspection's detail page. The detail page lists every violation cited (FMCSR section, severity weight, OOS flag), the inspecting station, and the carrier's other inspections at that station and around that date.

What if this VIN has fewer inspections than I'd expect for its age? ▾

Roadside inspection volume varies a lot by vehicle use. A vehicle in high-mileage long-haul service is inspected more often than a vehicle in local or seasonal use. Inspections also depend on the routes, the carrier's safety profile (which can flag the carrier for more frequent inspection), and where the vehicle crosses scales. A low inspection count is not by itself a sign of anything wrong with the vehicle.

Can I see this VIN's recall remediation status? ▾

This VIN's make/model/year matches 11 open NHTSA recall campaigns. NHTSA does not publish per-VIN remediation status in its public datasets, so we cannot show whether this exact VIN has had the recall work performed. To check completion status, use NHTSA's official recall lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls or contact the manufacturer with the VIN — we link to the manufacturer page from the recall campaign rows above when available.

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