2017 BLUE BIRD CONVENTIONAL
0 recalls, 3 complaints - 6 TSBs
No recalls found for this vehicle.
Complaint Statistics
3 total complaints
3 crashes 3 injuries 3 deaths
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| ENGINE | 1 |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 1 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL | 1 |
ENGINE
Feb 2, 2018
Incident date: Dec 5, 2017
ON 12.05.17 THE INVOLVED BLUE BIRD SCHOOL BUS EXPERIENCED A SUDDEN UNINTENDED ACCELERATION EVENT AND DESPITE DRIVER ATTEMPTS TO SLOW THE BUS BY SHIFTING TO NEUTRAL, GEAR 1 THEN GEAR 2 AND POSSIBLY OTHER EFFORTS (WE HAVE VIDEO DEMONSTRATING THIS), THE BUS CONTINUED TO ACCELERATE UNTIL COMING TO REST ... Read more
Crash
1 injured
1 deaths
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Feb 2, 2018
Incident date: Dec 5, 2017
ON 12.05.17 THE INVOLVED BLUE BIRD SCHOOL BUS EXPERIENCED A SUDDEN UNINTENDED ACCELERATION EVENT AND DESPITE DRIVER ATTEMPTS TO SLOW THE BUS BY SHIFTING TO NEUTRAL, GEAR 1 THEN GEAR 2 AND POSSIBLY OTHER EFFORTS (WE HAVE VIDEO DEMONSTRATING THIS), THE BUS CONTINUED TO ACCELERATE UNTIL COMING TO REST ... Read more
Crash
1 injured
1 deaths
FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
Feb 2, 2018
Incident date: Dec 5, 2017
ON 12.05.17 THE INVOLVED BLUE BIRD SCHOOL BUS EXPERIENCED A SUDDEN UNINTENDED ACCELERATION EVENT AND DESPITE DRIVER ATTEMPTS TO SLOW THE BUS BY SHIFTING TO NEUTRAL, GEAR 1 THEN GEAR 2 AND POSSIBLY OTHER EFFORTS (WE HAVE VIDEO DEMONSTRATING THIS), THE BUS CONTINUED TO ACCELERATE UNTIL COMING TO REST ... Read more
Crash
1 injured
1 deaths
Technical Service Bulletins, 2017 BLUE BIRD CONVENTIONAL
6 manufacturer communications from 6 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 |
| 063000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM | 1 |
| 010000 STEERING | 1 |
Draglink01312024
Jan 31, 2024
010000 STEERING
Uploading documents that will be sent out to customers to educate them about draglink maintenance.
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
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 (current) | 0 | 3 | |
| 2014 | 2 | 0 | View |
| 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 |