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VIN 1BABNBKA65F227199 — 2005 Blue Bird (BLUB) All American / All Canada

Recorded with Konocti Unified School District · USDOT 2648012

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Vehicle identity

VIN1BABNBKA65F227199
Model year2005
MakeBlue Bird (BLUB)
ModelAll American / All Canada
Vehicle typeSCHOOL BUS
License plateCA 1172463 (California)
Inspection window2024-12-05 to 2025-12-18

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
2025-12-181BABNBKA65F227199CA 1172463KONOCTI UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT · USDOT 2648012

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

Konocti Unified School District Active

USDOT
2648012
MC
—
Status
Active
Type
Carrier & Shipper
Based in
Clearlake, CA
Power units
97
Drivers
26
Inspections (24 mo)
68
Crashes (24 mo)
0
Vehicle OOS rate
2.9%

Carrier recorded at the latest inspection in the available records (2025-12-18). This does not establish current ownership or confirm that the carrier still operates this vehicle.

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VIN
1BABNBKA65F227199
Year/Make
2005 Blue Bird (BLUB)
Inspections
4
Open recalls
0

What this means

1BABNBKA65F227199 is a 2005 Blue Bird All American / All Canada operated by Konocti Unified School District (USDOT 2648012). License plate on its inspection records: CA 1172463. 4 roadside inspections on FMCSA record. 1 out-of-service result on record.

What this VIN is

2005 Blue Bird All American / All Canada is the vehicle NHTSA’s VIN registry returns for 1BABNBKA65F227199. It is a bus - school bus built by BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY at the FORT VALLEY, GEORGIA plant. Powertrain: C7 engine, 7.2L displacement, running on diesel. Its gross vehicle weight rating (Class 7: 26,001 - 33,000 lb (11,794 - 14,969 kg)) places it in Class 7 heavy-duty (26,001–33,000 lb) — large straight trucks, often requiring a CDL.

Roadside inspection & out-of-service record

This specific vehicle appears in 4 FMCSA roadside inspections between 2024-12-05 and 2025-12-18. Its records show 1 out-of-service violation across 4 inspections. Out-of-service breakdown: 1 vehicle. Its most recent inspection (2025-12-18) was in California, a Level V — vehicle-only inspection without the driver present. Of 2 recorded violations, the most come from Vehicle Maintenance (2). Vehicle Maintenance covers brakes, lights, tires, load securement and other mechanical condition items.

Operator history

Operated by Konocti Unified School District (USDOT 2648012) from 2024-12-05 to 2025-12-18 — 4 inspections, 1 out-of-service.

Full spec sheet (NHTSA vPIC decode)
MakeBLUE BIRD
ModelAll American / All Canada
Model Year2005
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.
G V W RClass 7: 26,001 - 33,000 lb (11,794 - 14,969 kg)
Class 7 heavy-duty (26,001–33,000 lb) — large straight trucks, often requiring a CDL
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 ModelC7
The engine family installed at the factory — a major driver of resale value and parts availability.
Engine ConfigurationIn-Line
Cylinder layout (e.g. inline-6), the dominant configuration in Class 8 diesels.
Engine Cylinders6
Displacement L7.2
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.
FMCSA BASIC safety category breakdown
BASIC CategoryViolationsStatus
Vehicle Maintenance2! Moderate
Unsafe Driving0✓ Clean
Driver Fitness0✓ Clean
Fatigued Driving (HOS)0✓ Clean
Controlled Substances0✓ Clean
Hazmat0✓ Clean
Operator & inspection history
Operated by KONOCTI UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT (DOT 2648012)2024-12-05 → 2025-12-18
4 inspections · 1 OOS · 2 violations
Last inspected in California · Level V — vehicle-only inspection without the driver present · Plate CA 1172463
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Frequently Asked Questions

What does VIN 1BABNBKA65F227199 decode to?
VIN 1BABNBKA65F227199 decodes to a 2005 Blue Bird All American / All Canada — body: Bus - School Bus; GVWR: Class 7: 26,001 - 33,000 lb (11,794 - 14,969 kg); engine: C7; fuel: Diesel. The make is filed with FMCSA as BLUB.
Why was 2005 Blue Bird All American / All Canada VIN 1BABNBKA65F227199 placed out of service?
This vehicle has 1 out-of-service violation across 4 inspections. By type: 1 vehicle. Most of its violations are in Vehicle Maintenance (2), which covers brakes, lights, tires, load securement and other mechanical condition items.
What license plate is on VIN 1BABNBKA65F227199?
FMCSA inspection records list plate for this vehicle: CA 1172463 (California).

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