Blue Bird Conventional recalls and problems
22 recalls and 7 owner complaints for 13 model years. Pick your year for full details.
Recalls
22
Complaints
7
Crashes reported
2
Fires reported
1
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Blue Bird Conventional by year
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 Conventional | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2011 Conventional | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2010 Conventional | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2009 Conventional | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2008 Conventional | 7 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2007 Conventional | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2006 Conventional | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2005 Conventional | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2004 Conventional | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2003 Conventional | 6 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| 2002 Conventional | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2001 Conventional | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2000 Conventional | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most reported Blue Bird Conventional problems
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|---|---|
| Structure | 3 | |
| Electrical System | 2 | |
| Engine | 2 | |
| Visibility | 2 | |
| Service Brakes | 1 | |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | |
| Fuel System, Diesel | 1 | |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages | 1 |
All Blue Bird Conventional recalls
| Recall | Date | Years | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15V-730 | Nov 4, 2015 | 2007–2008 | Equipment Adaptive/Mobility | Blue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain model year 2007-2015 All American, Vision, 2007-2011 Micro Bird, and 2007-2008 Conventional school buses, equipped with certain model S2005, S2010, S5005, S5010… |
| 14V-510 | Aug 19, 2014 | 2007–2008 | Equipment Adaptive/Mobility | Blue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain model year 2007-2015 All American and Vision, 2007-2011 Micro Bird, and 2007-2008 Conventional school buses equipped with certain model S2005, S2010, S5005, S5010… |
| 13V-543 | Oct 31, 2013 | 2014 | Suspension | Blue Bird Corporation (Blue Bird) is recalling certain model year 2014 All American and Conventional school buses manufactured July 2, 2013, through October 3, 2013 and equipped with front suspension bolts marked with a… |
| 13V-545 | Oct 31, 2013 | 2014 | Suspension | Blue Bird Corporation (Blue Bird) is recalling certain model year 2014 All American and Conventional Vision non-school buses manufactured July 2, 2013, through October 3, 2013 and equipped with front suspension bolts… |
| 11V-499 | Oct 14, 2011 | 2006 | Seats | Blue bird is recalling certain model year 2006 through 2012 all american, 2006 through 2011 vision, and 2006 conventional school buses manufactured between september 19, 2005, and may 3, 2011, equipped with 2-passenger… |
| 10V-133 | Apr 5, 2010 | 2008–2011 | Equipment Adaptive/Mobility | Blue bird has notified NHTSA about a defect in certain model year 2008 through 2011 all american, conventional, and micro bird school buses manufactured from december 13, 2007 through january 18, 2010 equipped with ricon… |
| 10V-134 | Apr 5, 2010 | 2008–2010 | Equipment Adaptive/Mobility | Blue bird has notified NHTSA about a defect in certain model year 2008 through 2010 all american, conventional, and micro bird transi buses manufactured from december 16, 2007 through december 21, 2009 equipped with… |
| 10V-136 | Apr 5, 2010 | 2010 | Equipment Adaptive/Mobility | Blue bird has notified NHTSA about a defect in certain model year 2010 all american, conventional, and micro bird school buses manufactured from april 24 through november 14, 2009 equipped with certain ricon s series and… |
| 09V-328 | Aug 13, 2009 | 2004–2008 | Seats | Blue bird is recalling certain model year 2004 through 2010 all american, vision, micro bird, and conventional school buses manufactured between january 30, 2003 and may 7, 2009. |
| 08V-395 | Aug 12, 2008 | 2006–2008 | Equipment Adaptive/Mobility | Blue bird is recalling 2,503 my 2006-2008 all american, conventional, and micro bird school and transit buses equipped with ricon platform style wheelchair lifts. |
| 08V-287 | Jul 1, 2008 | 2001–2002 | Seats | Blue bird is recalling 126 my 2001 and 2002 conventional school buses manufactured between april 19 and october 21, 2001, equipped with optional flip-up seat bottom cushions. |
| 08V-163 | Apr 10, 2008 | 2006–2008 | Equipment Adaptive/Mobility | Blue bird is recalling 2,129 my 2006-2008 all american, conventional, and micro bird school and transit buses manufactured between may 3, 2005 and february 15, 2008, equipped with ricon model 1200, 2000, and 5500… |
| 07V-556 | Dec 11, 2007 | 2006–2007 | Equipment Adaptive/Mobility | Certain 2006 and 2007 my blue bird all american, conventional, and micro bird school buses manufactured from july 16, 2005 through august 29, 2006, equipped with model 900 series wheelchair lifts manufactured by the… |
| 05V-239 | May 20, 2005 | 2002–2006 | Other | Certain school buses originally sold in or currently registered in the following states: alaska, colorado, connecticut, delaware, idaho, illinois, indiana, iowa, kansas, kentucky, maine, maryland, massachusetts… |
| 05V-251 | May 20, 2005 | 2002–2006 | Other | Certain blue bird 2002 through 2006 my all american, conventional, minibird, microbird, vision, and tc2000 school buses originally sold in or currently registered in states other than the following states: alaska… |
| 05V-074 | Mar 1, 2005 | 2003–2006 | Engine and Engine Cooling | Certain 2002-2006 my blue bird all american school and transit buses, conventional school buses, and commercial series transit buses manufactured between december 21, 2002, and february 24, 2005. |
| 05V-036 | Feb 3, 2005 | 2003–2005 | Tires | Certain my 2003 thru 2005 blue bird micro bird and conventional school buses. |
| 04V-426 | Aug 30, 2004 | 2001–2004 | Equipment Adaptive/Mobility | Certain blue bird 1999-2005 all american, tc/2000, micro bird, vision, conventional, and commercial series school buses equipped with sure-loc wheelchair securement systems and manufactured between february 17, 1999, and… |
| 03V-364 | Oct 8, 2003 | 2001–2004 | Seats | On certain school buses equipped with optional seat belts or seat belt "ready" seats, some belts were installed with only two bolts rather than the required three (3) bolts. |
| 02V-160 | Sep 5, 2002 | 2000–2002 | Seat Belts | On certain school and transit buses equipped with passenger seat belts with retractors, the cover halves for the retractable portion of the belt can separate completely and release the seat belt connector. |
| 02V-155 | Jun 13, 2002 | 2001–2002 | Seats | Certain school buses equipped with optional high back seats with 9" split sash, pushout windows fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. |
| 01V-337 | Oct 18, 2001 | 2000–2001 | Seat Belts | Vehicle description: school buses equipped with option 2836-02 driver's seat belts. |
Frequently asked questions
What is the worst year for the Blue Bird Conventional?
By owner complaints to NHTSA, the 2011 Blue Bird Conventional has the most reports (1). Check the 2011 page for the problems owners describe.
How many recalls does the Blue Bird Conventional have?
NHTSA lists 22 safety recalls covering Blue Bird Conventional model years 2000–2011, 2014.
What are the most common Blue Bird Conventional problems?
Owners report structure, electrical system, engine problems most often.