VIN 4UZAAXBV42CH85187 — 2002 Blue Bird FS 65 Chassis
Recorded with Patillas Bus Service Inc · USDOT 3921983
Vehicle identity
| VIN | 4UZAAXBV42CH85187 |
| Model year | 2002 |
| Make | Blue Bird |
| Model | FS 65 Chassis |
| Vehicle type | SCHOOL BUS |
| License plate | PR 11195TE (Puerto Rico) |
| Inspection window | 2025-10-03 to 2026-05-11 |
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.
| Observed dates | VIN | Plate | Reported carrier |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-11 | 4UZAAXBV42CH85187 | PR 11195TE | PATILLAS BUS SERVICE INC · USDOT 3921983 |
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
Patillas Bus Service Inc Active
- USDOT
- 3921983
- MC
- —
- Status
- Active
- Type
- Motor Carrier
- Based in
- Patillas, PR
- Power units
- 8
- Drivers
- 8
- Inspections (24 mo)
- 9
- Crashes (24 mo)
- 0
- Vehicle OOS rate
- 37.5%
Carrier recorded at the latest inspection in the available records (2026-05-11). This does not establish current ownership or confirm that the carrier still operates this vehicle.
View full carrier profile →Authority, insurance & bonds, safety scores, crash history, inspections and the full fleet list.What this means
4UZAAXBV42CH85187 is a 2002 Blue Bird FS 65 Chassis operated by Patillas Bus Service Inc (USDOT 3921983). License plate on its inspection records: PR 11195TE. 2 roadside inspections on FMCSA record. 2 out-of-service results on record.
What this VIN is
2002 Blue Bird FS 65 Chassis is the vehicle NHTSA’s VIN registry returns for 4UZAAXBV42CH85187. It is a incomplete - school bus chassis built by FREIGHTLINER CUSTOM CHASSIS CORP. at the GAFFNEY, SOUTH CAROLINA plant. Powertrain: Cummins ISB engine, 5.9L 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 2 FMCSA roadside inspections between 2025-10-03 and 2026-05-11. Its records show 2 out-of-service violations across 2 inspections. Out-of-service breakdown: 1 vehicle, 1 driver. Its most recent inspection (2026-05-11) was in Puerto Rico, a Level II — walk-around inspection of the driver and the vehicle. Of 2 recorded violations, the most come from Unsafe Driving (1), followed by Driver Fitness (1). Unsafe Driving covers speeding, improper lane changes and other moving violations.
Operator history
Operated by Patillas Bus Service Inc (USDOT 3921983) from 2025-10-03 to 2026-05-11 — 2 inspections, 2 out-of-service.
Full spec sheet (NHTSA vPIC decode)
| Make | FREIGHTLINER |
| Model | FS 65 Chassis |
| Model Year | 2002 |
| Vehicle Type | INCOMPLETE VEHICLE NHTSA’s top-level vehicle category derived from the VIN. |
| Body Class | Incomplete - School Bus Chassis The body style NHTSA assigns from the VIN — e.g. truck-tractor, straight truck, or cutaway. |
| G V W R | Class 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 |
| Manufacturer | FREIGHTLINER CUSTOM CHASSIS CORP. The legal manufacturer of record in NHTSA’s database. |
| Plant City | GAFFNEY Where the chassis was assembled — useful for verifying the VIN against the build record. |
| Plant State | SOUTH CAROLINA |
| Plant Country | UNITED STATES (USA) |
| Engine Model | Cummins ISB The engine family installed at the factory — a major driver of resale value and parts availability. |
| Engine Configuration | In-Line Cylinder layout (e.g. inline-6), the dominant configuration in Class 8 diesels. |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 |
| Displacement L | 5.9 Engine displacement in liters — bigger generally means more torque for heavy loads. |
| Fuel Type Primary | Diesel Primary fuel — diesel dominates heavy trucking; CNG/electric change maintenance and range. |
| Brake System Type | Air Air vs hydraulic brakes — air brakes are standard on heavy trucks and require an endorsement. |
| Drive Type | 4x2 Axle drive configuration (e.g. 6x4), which affects traction and fuel economy. |
FMCSA BASIC safety category breakdown
| BASIC Category | Violations | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 1 | — Minor |
| Driver Fitness | 1 | — Minor |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Fatigued Driving (HOS) | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Controlled Substances | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Hazmat | 0 | ✓ Clean |
Operator & inspection history
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