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2011 BLUE BIRD CONVENTIONAL

1 recalls, 2 complaints - 6 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
1,622 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY

Complaint Statistics

2 total complaints

Top Reported Components

ComponentComplaints
VISIBILITY1
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES1
VISIBILITY Nov 25, 2010
Incident date: Nov 22, 2010
I WOULD LIKE TO CALL YOUR ATTENTION TO THE NEW DESIGN OF SCHOOL BUS ESCAPE WINDOWS. IN THE PAST, THESE WINDOWS WERE HINGED ALONG THE TOP AND SWUNG OUT FROM THE BOTTOM. THE NEW DESIGN IS HINGED ON THE FRONT AND THEY SWING OUT FROM THE BACK. I FEEL THIS IS VERY DANGEROUS TO SMALL CHILDREN WHO MAY A... Read more
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES Nov 25, 2010
Incident date: Nov 22, 2010
I WOULD LIKE TO CALL YOUR ATTENTION TO THE NEW DESIGN OF SCHOOL BUS ESCAPE WINDOWS. IN THE PAST, THESE WINDOWS WERE HINGED ALONG THE TOP AND SWUNG OUT FROM THE BOTTOM. THE NEW DESIGN IS HINGED ON THE FRONT AND THEY SWING OUT FROM THE BACK. I FEEL THIS IS VERY DANGEROUS TO SMALL CHILDREN WHO MAY A... Read more

Technical Service Bulletins, 2011 BLUE BIRD CONVENTIONAL

6 manufacturer communications from 6 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

ComponentBulletins
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER3
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL2
063000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM1
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.
S16YJ Feb 4, 2016
063000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
Service Bulletin: Rear Engine Exhaust Cables: Certain 2011 through 2017 model year Blue Bird All American Rear Engine school and non-school buses manufactured from June 5, 2010 through December 8, 2015, and equipped with optional Cummins
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.
SU-1209 Jun 5, 2012
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
BLUE BIRD: PROCEDURE UPDATE INFORMATION BEING PROVIDED REGARDING REPLACEMENT OF HEATER RESISTORS ON ALL MODELS. NO MODEL OR MODEL YEARS LISTED. *PE
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
PE, Closed , Model Year: 1999
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 (current) 1 2
2010 3 1 View
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

Other BLUE BIRD Models

Model Recalls Complaints
ALL AMERICAN 720 222 View
VISION 537 24 View
TC2000 214 39 View
VISION SCHOOL BUS 196 4 View
ALL AMERICAN SCHOOL BUS 148 9 View
MICRO BIRD 120 0 View
WANDERLODGE 76 7 View
VISION TRANSIT BUS 73 0 View