Blue Bird Launches Summer Refresh Campaign with School Bus Maintenance Checklist
Blue Bird Corporation has introduced its Summer Refresh campaign, providing a comprehensive maintenance checklist to help school districts prepare buses for the upcoming school year.
15,000
7-15 years
20+ years
What Happened
Blue Bird's Summer Refresh campaign aims to help school district transportation departments prepare buses for the new school year. The campaign provides a checklist covering key areas such as safety equipment, lighting, seating, and mirrors. Blue Bird emphasizes the importance of using OEM parts and working with local dealers for support.
- Inspect first aid and body fluid kits
- Review cross arms and stop arms for cracks, damage, or electrical issues
- Check seat covers and foam for wear and tear
- Inspect interior and exterior lighting, including warning lights and turn signals
- Consider LED lighting upgrades for improved brightness and efficiency
- Examine windshields and mirrors for chips, cracks, and proper alignment
“Sales sells the first bus, parts and services sell the second and third.”
15,000tickets
Blue Bird handles over 15,000 service tickets each year from dealers across the U.S. and Canada.
Why this matters
Summer maintenance helps ensure school buses, which often operate for 7-15 years, are safe and reliable when school resumes, reducing downtime and extending vehicle life.
Terms in This Story
- OEM
- Original Equipment Manufacturer; the company that made the original part for the vehicle.
- VIN
- Vehicle Identification Number; a unique code that identifies a specific vehicle.
- LED
- Light Emitting Diode; a highly efficient and long-lasting lighting technology.
- Upfitting
- The process of adding specialized equipment or accessories to a vehicle to meet specific needs.
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