What does this VIN's inspection history tell me?

FMCSA has no roadside inspection records that reference this VIN. That can mean the vehicle is new, has not been operated in interstate commerce, or has not been pulled into an inspection. Absence of records is not the same as a clean record.

Has this truck been operated by multiple carriers?

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

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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?

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.

2024 BLUE BIRD BB Conventional

Bus - School Bus • BUS

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

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Vehicle identity

VIN: 1BAKFCJA5RF393563
Model Year: 2024
Make: BLUE BIRD
Model: BB Conventional
Trim: Front Engine
Series: 3007-3108
Manufacturer: BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY
WMI: 1BA

Engine & Drivetrain

Engine Model: Ford 7.3L V8
Engine Manufacturer: Ford
Cylinders: 8
Displacement: 7.3 L
Horsepower: 350
Configuration: V-Shaped
Fuel Type: Gasoline
Transmission: Automatic
Transmission Speeds: 6

Weight & Dimensions

GVWR: Class 6: 19,501 - 26,000 lb (8,845 - 11,794 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: Jul 19, 2026

Active Safety

Brake System: Hydraulic
Brake Detail: 4-wheel hydraulic disc brakes with 4-channel antilock brake system; Air drum and air disc brakes available

Sister VINs

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

1BAKFCJA0RF800253 1BAKFCJA1RF393513 1BAKFCJA2RF805583 1BAKFCJA3RF393559 1BAKFCJA3RF800201 1BAKFCJA3RF800232 1BAKFCJA4RF393571 1BAKFCJA4RF800207

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