1985-2018 · 30 model years

Blue Bird Conventional Problems by year

Owners have filed 14 complaints about the Blue Bird Conventional across 30 model years, and it has 31 recalls. The 2003 has the most complaints once its age is allowed for (1), while 2011, 2018 have far fewer than a typical year. The most reported problem area is the fuel system, followed by the body, doors & structure.

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Most complaints for its age20031 complaint · 6 recallsSee the 2003

Complaints: 14
Recalls: 31
Crashes: 2
Fires: 1
Injuries: 4
Deaths: 1

Conventional complaints by model year

'85 '86 '87 '88 '89 '90 '91 '92 '93 '94 '95 '96 '97 '98 '99 '00 '01 '02 1'03 '04 '05 '06 '07 '08 '09 '10 '11 '14 '17 '18

Highlighted: the year with the most complaints for its age. Older vehicles have had more time to collect complaints - the Safety Index grade allows for that.

Year	Complaints	Recalls	Crashes	Fires	Top problem	Grade
2018	2	0	0	0	Brakes	A
2017	1	0	1	0	Engine & cooling	C
2014	0	2	0	0	-	B
2011	1	1	0	0	Body, doors & structure	A
2010	1	3	0	0	Visibility & wipers	C
2009	0	2	0	0	-	B
2008	1	7	0	1	Electrical system	D
2007	0	6	0	0	-	D
2006	0	8	0	0	-	D
2005	0	5	0	0	-	C
2004	0	7	0	0	-	D
2003	1	6	1	0	Body, doors & structure	F
2002	0	7	0	0	-	D
2001	0	6	0	0	-	D
2000	0	2	0	0	-	B
1999	0	4	0	0	-	C
1998	0	4	0	0	-	C
1997	0	4	0	0	-	C
1996	0	5	0	0	-	C
1995	0	4	0	0	-	C
1994	0	4	0	0	-	C
1993	0	5	0	0	-	C
1992	0	5	0	0	-	C
1991	7	6	0	0	Fuel system	D
1990	0	5	0	0	-	C
1989	0	4	0	0	-	C
1988	0	3	0	0	-	B
1987	0	2	0	0	-	B
1986	0	1	0	0	-	A
1985	0	1	0	0	-	A

Most common Conventional problems

Blue Bird Conventional recalls 31

Equipment adaptive / mobility

15V730000Nov 4, 20155,114 vehicles affected

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, S5505, and S5510 wheelchair lifts...

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Equipment adaptive / mobility

14V510000Aug 19, 20145,114 vehicles affected

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, S5505, and S5510 wheelchair lifts...

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Suspension: front

13V545000Oct 31, 201387 vehicles affected

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 marked with a "ZY" code on the bolt head...

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Suspension: front

13V543000Oct 31, 20131,747 vehicles affected

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 "ZY" code on the bolt head. Due to a...

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Seats: barriers

11V499000Oct 14, 201154 vehicles affected

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 seats installed forward of the 39"...

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Equipment adaptive / mobility

10V136000Apr 5, 2010569 vehicles affected

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 k series l-model wheelchair lifts...

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Equipment adaptive / mobility

10V134000Apr 5, 201023 vehicles affected

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 ricon model s or k series public use...

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Equipment adaptive / mobility

10V133000Apr 5, 20101,622 vehicles affected

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...

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Seats

09V328000Aug 13, 200937,095 vehicles affected

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. Incorrect offset leg barrier pads or 2/3 seat back pads may have been...

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Equipment adaptive / mobility

08V395000Aug 12, 20082,503 vehicles affected

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. These lifts fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no...

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Seats

08V287000Jul 1, 2008126 vehicles affected

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. The seat bottom cushion rear retaining clips may have been omitted which fails to...

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Equipment adaptive / mobility

08V163000Apr 10, 20082,129 vehicles affected

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 platform style wheel chair lifts. These buses...

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Latest Conventional complaints

1991 Blue Bird Conventional Fuel system

* Propane Barrier Tank Bracket cracks at fastener locations * Michigan State Police Identified as a violation *Any fuel tank impact protection cage that fails to comply with FMVSS301 * Inspected by Michigan State Police, OEM Bus dealer *No warning, found on safety inspection

1991 Blue Bird Conventional Fuel system

Questions about the Blue Bird Conventional

Which Blue Bird Conventional years have the most problems?

By the number of complaints owners filed with NHTSA: 1991 (7), 2018 (2), 2003 (1). Allowing for how long each has been on the road, the 2003 stands out most. Complaint counts also rise with sales, so compare years of the same model rather than different models.

Which Blue Bird Conventional years have the fewest complaints?

Among model years that have been on the road for at least three years, 2018, 1985, 1986 have the best Safety Index - the fewest complaints, crashes and recalls for their age compared with other Conventional years. Always check the exact vehicle's recalls by VIN before you buy.

What are the most common Blue Bird Conventional problems?

Across every model year, owners report problems with the fuel system (8), body, doors & structure (2), electrical system (2) most often.

How many recalls does the Blue Bird Conventional have?

NHTSA lists 31 recalls across all Blue Bird Conventional model years. Each year's page lists the recalls for that year; check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether the repair has been done.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data