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VIN 1BAADCSA2VF074177 — 1997 Blue Bird (BLUB) TC2000

Recorded with Capistrano Unified School District · USDOT 2674079

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Vehicle identity

VIN1BAADCSA2VF074177
Model year1997
MakeBlue Bird (BLUB)
ModelTC2000
Vehicle typeSCHOOL BUS
License plateCA 1018422 (California)
Last inspected2024-10-16

Recorded vehicle, plate and carrier history

These are dated observations in the records available to us. They do not establish ownership, a sale, a transfer date, or continuous use between observations. The latest observation may not describe today’s vehicle or carrier.

Earliest and latest dates below are observations we have retained, not registration dates.
Observed datesVINPlateReported carrier
2024-10-161BAADCSA2VF074177CA 1018422CAPISTRANO UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT · USDOT 2674079

Evidence: FMCSA inspection observations and retained snapshots of our vehicle records. Coverage is incomplete; an unreported change cannot be dated from these records.

Most recently recorded carrier for this vehicle

Capistrano Unified School District Active

USDOT
2674079
MC
—
Status
Active
Type
Motor Carrier
Based in
Aliso Viejo, CA
Power units
300
Drivers
128
Inspections (24 mo)
379
Crashes (24 mo)
1
Vehicle OOS rate
4%

Carrier recorded at the latest inspection in the available records (2024-10-16). This does not establish current ownership or confirm that the carrier still operates this vehicle.

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VIN
1BAADCSA2VF074177
Year/Make
1997 Blue Bird (BLUB)
Inspections
1
Open recalls
0

What this means

1BAADCSA2VF074177 is a 1997 Blue Bird TC2000 operated by Capistrano Unified School District (USDOT 2674079). License plate on its inspection records: CA 1018422. 1 roadside inspection on FMCSA record. No out-of-service violations are recorded for this VIN in the available inspection records. Other violations may still be present.

What this VIN is

1997 Blue Bird TC2000 is the vehicle NHTSA’s VIN registry returns for 1BAADCSA2VF074177. It is a bus - school bus built by BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY at the FORT VALLEY, GEORGIA plant. Powertrain: GM 5.9TA engine, 5.9L displacement, running on diesel.

Roadside inspection & out-of-service record

This specific vehicle appears in 1 FMCSA roadside inspection (most recent activity 2024-10-16). Across those inspections it was never placed out of service. Its most recent inspection (2024-10-16) was in California, a Level V — vehicle-only inspection without the driver present. No violations were recorded against this vehicle in our inspection window.

Operator history

Operated by Capistrano Unified School District (USDOT 2674079) on 2024-10-16 — 1 inspection, none out of service.

Full spec sheet (NHTSA vPIC decode)
MakeBLUE BIRD
ModelTC2000
Model Year1997
Series2701-2809
Vehicle TypeBUS
NHTSA’s top-level vehicle category derived from the VIN.
Body ClassBus - School Bus
The body style NHTSA assigns from the VIN — e.g. truck-tractor, straight truck, or cutaway.
ManufacturerBLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY
The legal manufacturer of record in NHTSA’s database.
Plant CityFORT VALLEY
Where the chassis was assembled — useful for verifying the VIN against the build record.
Plant StateGEORGIA
Plant CountryUNITED STATES (USA)
Engine ModelGM 5.9TA
The engine family installed at the factory — a major driver of resale value and parts availability.
Engine Cylinders6
Displacement L5.9
Engine displacement in liters — bigger generally means more torque for heavy loads.
Fuel Type PrimaryDiesel
Primary fuel — diesel dominates heavy trucking; CNG/electric change maintenance and range.
Brake System TypeAir
Air vs hydraulic brakes — air brakes are standard on heavy trucks and require an endorsement.
Operator & inspection history
Operated by CAPISTRANO UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT (DOT 2674079)Last seen 2024-10-16
1 inspections · 0 OOS · 0 violations
Last inspected in California · Level V — vehicle-only inspection without the driver present · Plate CA 1018422
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Frequently Asked Questions

What does VIN 1BAADCSA2VF074177 decode to?
VIN 1BAADCSA2VF074177 decodes to a 1997 Blue Bird TC2000 — body: Bus - School Bus; engine: GM 5.9TA; fuel: Diesel. The make is filed with FMCSA as BLUB.
Does VIN 1BAADCSA2VF074177 have a clean inspection record?
Across 1 FMCSA roadside inspection (latest 2024-10-16), this vehicle was never placed out of service, and no violations were recorded.
What license plate is on VIN 1BAADCSA2VF074177?
FMCSA inspection records list plate for this vehicle: CA 1018422 (California).

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