VIN REPORT

1BDJNCS76WF0743512028 BLUE BIRD Shell Commercial SeriesFront Engine

0of 100
Low Risk
Buyer Risk Score
Recalls
Clear
No open recalls
Safety Grade
B-
80/100 composite
Complaints
None
Clean record
Vehicle Age
-2 yrs
Made in UNITED STATES (USA)
BUYPurchase Verdict

2028 BLUE BIRD Shell Commercial Series was analyzed across NHTSA recalls, owner complaints, crash test data, and public auction records. No open recalls, complaints, or auction appearances were found — a clean result.

Verdict & Risk Assessment
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Executive Summary

2028 BLUE BIRD Shell Commercial Series

2028 BLUE BIRD Shell Commercial Series was analyzed across NHTSA recalls, owner complaints, crash test data, and public auction records. No open recalls, complaints, or auction appearances were found — a clean result.

Critical Alerts

Title Brand Check

Mined from auction damage fields and listing titles — not a DMV title history pull

No auction records available. Title brand status could not be verified — request title history from seller or state DMV.

Vehicle

Vehicle Specifications

Decoded from NHTSA vPIC database

Make
BLUE BIRD
Model
Shell Commercial Series
Year
2028
Trim / Series
Front Engine
Body Style
Incomplete
Vehicle Type
INCOMPLETE VEHICLE
Fuel Type
Diesel
Engine
6-cyl 6.7L 350 hp
Manufacturer
BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY
Assembly
FORT VALLEY, GEORGIA, UNITED STATES (USA)
GVWR
Class 7: 26,001 - 33,000 lb (11,794 - 14,969 kg)

Assembly Plant Quality

Plant: FORT VALLEY, GEORGIA

CQuality55/100
Standard📍 FORT VALLEY, GEORGIA

No specific quality data available for this plant. No documented recall or complaint concentrations on record.

Safety

Safety Intelligence

Composite analysis from NHTSA recall, complaint, and crash data

B-
Score: 80/100
Crash Test Rating20/40
Recall Safety30/30
Complaint History30/30
0/100Clear

✓ No high-risk recall components found

0/100
Basic
0 of 20 safety features detected
Missing: Automatic Emergency Braking, Pedestrian AEB, Forward Collision Warning, Electronic Stability Control
Recalls

NHTSA Safety Recalls

CLEAR
0found
No Recall Campaigns Found
NHTSA has no active or historical recalls for this 2028 BLUE BIRD.
Complaints
Details & Analysis
Financial

5-Year Total Cost of Ownership

Estimated based on EPA fuel data, risk-adjusted maintenance, and depreciation

$31,344
~$522/mo over 5 yrs
Fuel
$10,000
Insurance (est.)
$7,500
Maintenance
$4,000
Repair Risk Buffer
$1,500
Depreciation
$8,344

Estimated 5-year cost of ownership: $31,344 (~$522/mo). Repair risk buffer is standard due to vehicle risk profile.

Pre-Purchase Inspection Checklist

Tailored for the 2028 BLUE BIRD Shell Commercial Series — specific failure modes your mechanic must check, not a generic list

MEDIUM
Get an independent pre-purchase inspection from a trusted mechanic
For any used vehicle with a risk score above Low, a $100–$150 independent inspection is always worth it.
MEDIUM
Run a VIN check on NHTSA.gov to confirm all recalls are closed
Free at nhtsa.gov/vehicle-safety/recalls — enter the VIN and confirm all campaigns show as completed.
MEDIUM
Verify title is clean and check for salvage/rebuilt brands at your state DMV
Title washing across state lines is common — confirm with your state DMV before finalizing purchase.

Recall Probability Forecast

Estimated likelihood of a new recall in the next 18 months based on NHTSA signals

5%
18-month
10%
2-year
Low Probability
Cumulative 2-year risk: 10%

5% baseline recall probability — no strong indicators of an imminent recall.

Maintenance Schedule

OEM-specified service intervals for this vehicle

Maintenance intervals vary significantly by make, model, year, engine, and driving conditions. Always follow the manufacturer's official schedule — not generic industry estimates.

Tip: Request the seller's service records and compare against the manufacturer schedule. Missing intervals are a negotiation point.

History & Auctions

Auction History

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Insurance Cost Estimate

Estimated annual premiums based on vehicle profile, theft data, and NHTSA safety ratings

Full Coverage
$2,040–$2,590/yr
~$170–$216/mo
Liability Only
$560–$710/yr
~$47–$59/mo
Category: Standard Vehicle
New / recent model year: +15% (high replacement cost)

Based on 2024 national avg ($2,011/yr full coverage). Individual rates vary by driver, location & insurer. Always compare 3+ quotes.

State-Specific Legal Protections

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Complete Data Table

All decoded fields in a single flattened view

Vehicle Identity

VIN1BDJNCS76WF074351
Model Year2028
MakeBLUE BIRD
ModelShell Commercial Series
TrimFront Engine
Series3904-4100
Vehicle TypeINCOMPLETE VEHICLE

Body & Configuration

Body StyleIncomplete
Fuel TypeDiesel

Engine

Engine Cylinders6
Displacement (L)6.7
Horsepower350

Manufacturer

ManufacturerBLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY
Assembly CityFORT VALLEY
Assembly CountryUNITED STATES (USA)

VIN Structure

WMI (Chars 1–3)1BD
Check Digit (Char 9)6
Model Year Code (Char 10)W
Plant Code (Char 11)F
Sequence (Chars 12–17)074351

Safety Data

NHTSA Recall Count0
NHTSA Complaint Count0

VIN Structure Decode

ISO 3779 character-by-character breakdown of this Vehicle Identification Number

1
1
B
2
D
3
J
4
N
5
C
6
S
7
7
8
6
9
W
10
F
11
0
12
7
13
4
14
3
15
5
16
1
17
WMI (1–3)
VDS (4–8)
Check Digit (9)
Model Year (10)
Serial (11–17)
1
World Manufacturer
Country & region of manufacture
Position 1
B
Manufacturer
Specific manufacturer identifier
Position 2
D
Vehicle Type
Division or vehicle type
Position 3
JNCS7
Vehicle Descriptor Section (VDS)
Body style, engine type, restraint system
Position 4–8
6
Check Digit
Mathematical validation character
Position 9
W
Model Year
Year of manufacture
Position 10
F
Assembly Plant
Where the vehicle was assembled
Position 11
074351
Production Sequence
Unique serial number for this vehicle
Position 12–17
Country of Manufacture
United States
From VIN position 1 (1)
Model Year Character
"W" → 2028
Could also be 1998
Check Digit (Pos 9)
✓ Valid
ISO 3779 weighted-sum algorithm
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Disclaimer: Data sourced from NHTSA public APIs and scraped auction listings. For informational purposes only. Not a substitute for a paid vehicle history report. Retrieved: 6/11/2026, 8:18:47 PM.