2010 BLUE BIRD CONVENTIONAL
3 recalls, 1 complaints - 4 TSBs
10V133000 Apr 5, 2010
EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
Defect Description
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 ... Read more
Consequence
THE USER OF THE LIFT COULD BE INJURED SHOULD THE LIFT MOVE WITHOUT THE RESTRAINT BELT PROPERLY BUCKLED.
Remedy
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... Read more
10V136000 Apr 5, 2010
EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
Defect Description
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. THERE IS A PROBLEM IN THE SOFTWARE THAT CON... Read more
Consequence
WHEN THE PLATFORM OVERRUNS THE VEHICLE FLOOR LEVEL AND STOPS AT AN ANGLE FROM 15-20 DEGREES, IT IS POSSIBLE FOR A PERSON IN A WHEELCHAIR TO TIP OVER AND FOR SOMEONE STANDING ON THE PLATFORM TO FALL, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN INJURIES.
Remedy
BLUE BIRD WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND THE REPAIRS WILL BE PERFORMED BY AUTHORIZED RICON DEALERS FREE OF CHARGE. CURRENTLY RICON IS DEVELOPING A SOFTWARE SOLUTION AND IS NOT AVAILABLE. UNTIL THE SOFTWARE SOLUTION IS AVAILABLE, RICON WILL PROVIDE OWNERS WITH A BULLETIN OUTLINING PROPER WHEELCHAIR LIFT OP... Read more
10V134000 Apr 5, 2010
EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
Defect Description
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 WHEELCHAIR LIFTS. THE RESTRAINT BELT ON THESE... Read more
Consequence
THE USER OF THE LIFT COULD BE INJURED SHOULD THE LIFT MOVE WITHOUT THE RESTRAINT BELT PROPERLY BUCKLED.
Remedy
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... Read more
Complaint Statistics
1 total complaints
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:EXTERIOR | 1 |
VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:EXTERIOR
May 26, 2010
Incident date: May 25, 2010
TL*THE CONTACT DRIVES A 2010 BLUEBIRD CONVENTIONAL SCHOOL BUS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE EXTERIOR REAR VIEW MIRRORS WERE TOO LARGE AND CREATE A SERIOUS BLINDSPOT WHEN ENTERING A STREET AT AN INTERSECTION. HE ALMOST COLLIDED WITH ANOTHER VEHICLE AT 5 MPH WHEN PULLING FROM A STOP SIGN BECAUSE OF THE... Read more
Technical Service Bulletins, 2010 BLUE BIRD CONVENTIONAL
4 manufacturer communications from 4 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL | 2 |
| 980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 2 |
SM1608
Dec 8, 2016
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
New Blue Bird Support Center - Technical Bus Support: Dealer memo to announce the new on-line Blue Bird Support Center for technical bus support requests.
SM1601
Jan 14, 2016
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Blue Bird Troubleshooting Guides: Blue Bird announcement of the addition of troubleshooting guides for assisting in the service of the Blue Bird products. These troubleshooting guides are available on the Vantage website.
No comms 2022-10
Oct 17, 2022
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
There are no Manufacturer Communications in accordance with 49 CFR 579.5 to report for October 2022 for Blue Bird Body Company.
No comms 2023-12
Jan 1, 2024
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
There are no Manufacturer Communications in accordance with 49 CFR 579.5 to report for December 2023 for Blue Bird Body Company.
NHTSA Safety Investigations, BLUE BIRD CONVENTIONAL
Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.
PE07020
Opened: Apr 19, 2007 , Closed: Aug 6, 2007
SEAT TRACK CORROSION
ODI OPENED THIS PE AFTER RECEIVING THREE ALLEGATIONS OF SEAT TRACK CORROSION DISCOVERED BY FLEETS WHILE PERFORMING PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE.SINCE OPENING THIS INVESTIGATION, ODI HAS VISITED THE FLEETS, INSPECTED SUBJECT BUSES, INTERVIEWED SHOP PERSONNEL, REVIEWED BLUE BIRD'S RESPONSE TO OUR INFORMAT... Read more
BLUE BIRD CONVENTIONAL - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the BLUE BIRD CONVENTIONAL across all model years (1985, 2014).
119
Total Recalls
20
Total Complaints
1
Investigations
6
Reported Crashes
2
Reported Fires
3
Reported Deaths
BLUE BIRD CONVENTIONAL - Year by Year
Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 0 | 2 | View |
| 2017 | 0 | 3 | View |
| 2014 | 2 | 0 | View |
| 2011 | 1 | 2 | View |
| 2010 (current) | 3 | 1 | |
| 2009 | 2 | 0 | View |
| 2008 | 7 | 2 | View |
| 2007 | 6 | 0 | View |
| 2006 | 8 | 0 | View |
| 2005 | 5 | 0 | View |
| 2004 | 7 | 0 | View |
| 2003 | 6 | 3 | View |
| 2002 | 7 | 0 | View |
| 2001 | 6 | 0 | View |
| 2000 | 2 | 0 | View |
| 1999 | 4 | 0 | View |
| 1998 | 4 | 0 | View |
| 1997 | 4 | 0 | View |
| 1996 | 5 | 0 | View |
| 1995 | 4 | 0 | View |
| 1994 | 4 | 0 | View |
| 1993 | 5 | 0 | View |
| 1992 | 5 | 0 | View |
| 1991 | 6 | 7 | View |
| 1990 | 5 | 0 | View |
| 1989 | 4 | 0 | View |
| 1988 | 3 | 0 | View |
| 1987 | 2 | 0 | View |
| 1986 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1985 | 1 | 0 | View |