2011 Blue Bird Conventional recalls and problems
The 2011 Blue Bird Conventional has 1 safety recall and 1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any Blue Bird dealer.
Recalls may cover only some 2011 Blue Bird Conventional vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.
2011 Blue Bird Conventional recalls
Recall 10V-133: Equipment Adaptive/Mobility
Problem: 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 model s or k series public use wheelchair lifts. The restraint belt on these lifts was designed to prevent the lift from moving, unless the tongue of the belt is fully engaged and latched in the buckle. Ricon has discovered, however, that it is possible for the operator to insert the belt tongue into the buckle without fully engaging the latching mechanism. In this case, the restraint belt would appear to be latched, and the operator could run the lift. If the restraint belt tongue is not fully engaged into the restraint belt buckle, and latched, the lift may operate with an occupant on the platform.
Risk: The user of the lift could be injured should the lift move without the restraint belt properly buckled.
Fix: Blue bird is working with ricon and ricon will be handling the remedy for this campaign. Please see ricon's defect report 09e-060. Ricon will provide customers with a warning decal and a DVD-based training aid. The safety recall began on april 27, 2010. Owners may contact ricon at 1-818-267-3000 or blue bird at 1-478-822-2242.
2011 Blue Bird Conventional problems reported by owners
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|---|---|
| Visibility | 1 | |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages | 1 |
Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.
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Frequently asked questions
Does the 2011 Blue Bird Conventional have any recalls?
Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2011 Blue Bird Conventional: 10V-133 (equipment adaptive/mobility). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What is the most common problem with the 2011 Blue Bird Conventional?
Owners report visibility problems most often (1 reports), followed by latches/locks/linkages (1).
Are Blue Bird recall repairs free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Blue Bird dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.