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VIN 1BAANBMA8XF081321 — 1999 Blue Bird (BLUB) TC2000

Recorded with San Marcos Unified School District · USDOT 2673527

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Vehicle identity

VIN1BAANBMA8XF081321
Model year1999
MakeBlue Bird (BLUB)
ModelTC2000
Vehicle typeSCHOOL BUS
License plateCA 1449237 (California)
Inspection window2025-01-09 to 2026-01-29

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
2026-01-291BAANBMA8XF081321CA 1449237SAN MARCOS UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT · USDOT 2673527

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

San Marcos Unified School District Active

USDOT
2673527
MC
—
Status
Active
Type
Motor Carrier
Based in
San Marcos, CA
Power units
99
Drivers
92
Inspections (24 mo)
233
Crashes (24 mo)
0
Vehicle OOS rate
1.3%

Carrier recorded at the latest inspection in the available records (2026-01-29). This does not establish current ownership or confirm that the carrier still operates this vehicle.

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VIN
1BAANBMA8XF081321
Year/Make
1999 Blue Bird (BLUB)
Inspections
2
Open recalls
0

What this means

1BAANBMA8XF081321 is a 1999 Blue Bird TC2000 operated by San Marcos Unified School District (USDOT 2673527). License plate on its inspection records: CA 1449237. 2 roadside inspections on FMCSA record. 1 out-of-service result on record.

What this VIN is

1999 Blue Bird TC2000 is the vehicle NHTSA’s VIN registry returns for 1BAANBMA8XF081321. It is a bus - school bus built by BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY at the FORT VALLEY, GEORGIA plant. Powertrain: 8.1 G engine, 8.1L displacement, running on compressed natural gas (cng).

Roadside inspection & out-of-service record

This specific vehicle appears in 2 FMCSA roadside inspections between 2025-01-09 and 2026-01-29. Its records show 1 out-of-service violation across 2 inspections. Out-of-service breakdown: 1 vehicle. Its most recent inspection (2026-01-29) was in California, a Level V — vehicle-only inspection without the driver present. Of 1 recorded violation, the most come from Vehicle Maintenance (1). Vehicle Maintenance covers brakes, lights, tires, load securement and other mechanical condition items.

Operator history

Operated by San Marcos Unified School District (USDOT 2673527) from 2025-01-09 to 2026-01-29 — 2 inspections, 1 out-of-service.

Full spec sheet (NHTSA vPIC decode)
MakeBLUE BIRD
ModelTC2000
Model Year1999
Series3904-4100
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 Model8.1 G
The engine family installed at the factory — a major driver of resale value and parts availability.
Engine Cylinders6
Displacement L8.1
Engine displacement in liters — bigger generally means more torque for heavy loads.
Fuel Type PrimaryCompressed Natural Gas (CNG)
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.
FMCSA BASIC safety category breakdown
BASIC CategoryViolationsStatus
Vehicle Maintenance1— Minor
Unsafe Driving0✓ Clean
Driver Fitness0✓ Clean
Fatigued Driving (HOS)0✓ Clean
Controlled Substances0✓ Clean
Hazmat0✓ Clean
Operator & inspection history
Operated by SAN MARCOS UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT (DOT 2673527)2025-01-09 → 2026-01-29
2 inspections · 1 OOS · 1 violations
Last inspected in California · Level V — vehicle-only inspection without the driver present · Plate CA 1449237
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Frequently Asked Questions

What does VIN 1BAANBMA8XF081321 decode to?
VIN 1BAANBMA8XF081321 decodes to a 1999 Blue Bird TC2000 — body: Bus - School Bus; engine: 8.1 G; fuel: Compressed Natural Gas (CNG). The make is filed with FMCSA as BLUB.
Why was 1999 Blue Bird TC2000 VIN 1BAANBMA8XF081321 placed out of service?
This vehicle has 1 out-of-service violation across 2 inspections. By type: 1 vehicle. Most of its violations are in Vehicle Maintenance (1), which covers brakes, lights, tires, load securement and other mechanical condition items.
What license plate is on VIN 1BAANBMA8XF081321?
FMCSA inspection records list plate for this vehicle: CA 1449237 (California).

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