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2014 BLUE BIRD CONVENTIONAL

2 recalls, 0 complaints - 5 TSBs

13V543000 Oct 31, 2013
SUSPENSION:FRONT
Defect Description
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 problem in the bolt manufacturing process,... Read more
Consequence
A broken suspension bolt would require greater steering input to control the bus, thereby increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Blue Bird will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the front suspension bolts. Any bolts with a "ZY" code will be replaced free of charge. The recall began on December 10, 2013. Owners may contact Blue Bird at 1-478-822-2242. Blue Bird's number for this recall is R13WR.
1,747 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: Blue Bird Body Company
13V545000 Oct 31, 2013
SUSPENSION:FRONT
Defect Description
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. Due to a problem in the bolt manufacturi... Read more
Consequence
A broken suspension bolt would require greater steering input to control the bus, thereby increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Blue Bird will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the front suspension bolts. Any bolts with a "ZY" code will be replaced free of charge. The recall began on December 10, 2013. Owners may contact Blue Bird at 1-478-822-2242. Blue Bird's number for this recall is R13WR.
87 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: Blue Bird Body Company

No complaints found for this vehicle.

Technical Service Bulletins, 2014 BLUE BIRD CONVENTIONAL

5 manufacturer communications from 5 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

ComponentBulletins
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL2
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER2
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.
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 (current) 2 0
2011 1 2 View
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