There have been 31 safety recalls for the Blue Bird Conventional. The most recent recalls are shown below. Table 1 and Table 2 show the historical recalls and the recall statistics by the model year of the Blue Bird Conventional.
If the bearings move out of position, the stowed platform may have excessive movement resulting in failure of the platform mounting. This failure could cause the wheel chair lift platform to fall out of the vehicle when the doors are opened, increasing the risk of injury for the lift operator.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2007 Blue Bird All American, 2008 Blue Bird All American, 2009 Blue Bird All American, 2010 Blue Bird All American, 2011 Blue Bird All American, 2012 Blue Bird All American, 2013 Blue Bird All American, 2014 Blue Bird All American, 2015 Blue Bird All American, 2007 Blue Bird Conventional, 2008 Blue Bird Conventional, 2007 Blue Bird Micro Bird, 2008 Blue Bird Micro Bird, 2009 Blue Bird Micro Bird, 2010 Blue Bird Micro Bird, 2011 Blue Bird Micro Bird, 2007 Blue Bird Vision, 2008 Blue Bird Vision, 2009 Blue Bird Vision, 2010 Blue Bird Vision, 2011 Blue Bird Vision, 2012 Blue Bird Vision, 2013 Blue Bird Vision, 2014 Blue Bird Vision, 2015 Blue Bird Vision |
| Component: EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE |
| Recall Summary: 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 manufactured January 1, 2006, to August 25, ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
If the platform side plates crack, the lift platform can separate from the lift and come to rest against the vehicle's lift door. When the doors are opened, the platform may fall out, increasing the risk of injury to the lift operator.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2007 Blue Bird All American, 2008 Blue Bird All American, 2009 Blue Bird All American, 2010 Blue Bird All American, 2011 Blue Bird All American, 2012 Blue Bird All American, 2013 Blue Bird All American, 2014 Blue Bird All American, 2015 Blue Bird All American, 2007 Blue Bird Conventional, 2008 Blue Bird Conventional, 2007 Blue Bird Micro Bird, 2008 Blue Bird Micro Bird, 2009 Blue Bird Micro Bird, 2010 Blue Bird Micro Bird, 2011 Blue Bird Micro Bird, 2007 Blue Bird Vision, 2008 Blue Bird Vision, 2009 Blue Bird Vision, 2010 Blue Bird Vision, 2011 Blue Bird Vision, 2012 Blue Bird Vision, 2013 Blue Bird Vision, 2014 Blue Bird Vision, 2015 Blue Bird Vision |
| Component: EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE |
| Recall Summary: 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 manufactured by ricon corporation.... Details of this recall 🔎 |
A broken suspension bolt would require greater steering input to control the bus, thereby increasing the risk of a crash.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2014 Blue Bird All American, 2014 Blue Bird Conventional |
| Component: SUSPENSION:FRONT |
| Recall Summary: 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.... Details of this recall 🔎 |
A broken suspension bolt would require greater steering input to control the bus, thereby increasing the risk of a crash.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2014 Blue Bird All American, 2014 Blue Bird Conventional |
| Component: SUSPENSION:FRONT |
| Recall Summary: 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.... Details of this recall 🔎 |
The seat occupants may be seriously injured in the event of a crash.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2006 Blue Bird All American, 2007 Blue Bird All American, 2008 Blue Bird All American, 2009 Blue Bird All American, 2010 Blue Bird All American, 2011 Blue Bird All American, 2012 Blue Bird All American, 2006 Blue Bird Conventional, 2006 Blue Bird Vision, 2007 Blue Bird Vision, 2008 Blue Bird Vision, 2009 Blue Bird Vision, 2010 Blue Bird Vision, 2011 Blue Bird Vision |
| Component: SEATS:BARRIERS |
| Recall Summary: 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" barrier.... Details of this recall 🔎 |
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.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2010 Blue Bird All American, 2010 Blue Bird Conventional, 2010 Blue Bird Micro Bird |
| Component: EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE |
| Recall Summary: 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.... Details of this recall 🔎 |
The user of the lift could be injured should the lift move without the restraint belt properly buckled.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2008 Blue Bird All American, 2009 Blue Bird All American, 2010 Blue Bird All American, 2008 Blue Bird Conventional, 2009 Blue Bird Conventional, 2010 Blue Bird Conventional, 2008 Blue Bird Micro Bird, 2009 Blue Bird Micro Bird, 2010 Blue Bird Micro Bird |
| Component: EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE |
| Recall Summary: 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.... Details of this recall 🔎 |
The user of the lift could be injured should the lift move without the restraint belt properly buckled.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2008 Blue Bird All American, 2009 Blue Bird All American, 2010 Blue Bird All American, 2011 Blue Bird All American, 2008 Blue Bird Conventional, 2009 Blue Bird Conventional, 2010 Blue Bird Conventional, 2011 Blue Bird Conventional, 2008 Blue Bird Micro Bird, 2009 Blue Bird Micro Bird, 2010 Blue Bird Micro Bird, 2011 Blue Bird Micro Bird |
| Component: EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE |
| Recall Summary: 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.... Details of this recall 🔎 |
| Date | Component | Vehicle Affected |
|---|---|---|
| Nov. 4, 2015 | Adaptive Equipment | 5,114 |
| Aug. 19, 2014 | Adaptive Equipment | 5,114 |
| Oct. 31, 2013 | Suspension:front | 87 |
| Oct. 31, 2013 | Suspension:front | 1,747 |
| Oct. 14, 2011 | Seats:barriers | 54 |
| Apr. 5, 2010 | Adaptive Equipment | 569 |
| Apr. 5, 2010 | Adaptive Equipment | 1,622 |
| Apr. 5, 2010 | Adaptive Equipment | 23 |
| Aug. 13, 2009 | Seats | 37,095 |
| Aug. 12, 2008 | Adaptive Equipment | 2,503 |
| Jul. 1, 2008 | Seats | 126 |
| Apr. 10, 2008 | Adaptive Equipment | 2,129 |
| Dec. 11, 2007 | Adaptive Equipment | 451 |
| Aug. 30, 2007 | Engine And Engine Cooling:cooling System:hose | 1,847 |
| May. 20, 2005 | Other:school Bus Stop Arm Assembly | 8,894 |
| May. 20, 2005 | Other:school Bus Stop Arm Assembly | 3,121 |
| Mar. 1, 2005 | Engine And Engine Cooling | 416 |
| Feb. 3, 2005 | Tires:markings | 1,300 |
| Aug. 30, 2004 | Adaptive Equipment | 372 |
| Oct. 8, 2003 | Seats | 3,825 |
| Sep. 5, 2002 | Seat Belts:front:retractor | 58 |
| Jun. 13, 2002 | Seats | 39 |
| Oct. 18, 2001 | Seat Belts:front:anchorage | 158 |
| Aug. 17, 2000 | Structure:body | 25,839 |
| Jun. 15, 1999 | Seats | 41,260 |
| Feb. 10, 1999 | Electrical System:battery:cables | 2,261 |
| Jan. 29, 1999 | Visibility:rearview Mirrors/devices:exterior | 15 |
| May. 3, 1996 | Structure:body | 18,000 |
| May. 17, 1993 | Latches/locks/linkages:doors:latch | 1,932 |
| Dec. 24, 1992 | Latches/locks/linkages:doors:latch | 912 |
| Oct. 19, 1992 | Seat Belts:front:anchorage | 4,385 |
| Model | # Recalls |
|---|---|
| 2014 Blue Bird Conventional | 2 |
| 2011 Blue Bird Conventional | 1 |
| 2010 Blue Bird Conventional | 3 |
| 2009 Blue Bird Conventional | 2 |
| 2008 Blue Bird Conventional | 7 |
| 2007 Blue Bird Conventional | 6 |
| 2006 Blue Bird Conventional | 8 |
| 2005 Blue Bird Conventional | 5 |
| 2004 Blue Bird Conventional | 7 |
| 2003 Blue Bird Conventional | 6 |
| 2002 Blue Bird Conventional | 7 |
| 2001 Blue Bird Conventional | 6 |
| 2000 Blue Bird Conventional | 2 |
| 1999 Blue Bird Conventional | 4 |
| 1998 Blue Bird Conventional | 4 |
| 1997 Blue Bird Conventional | 4 |
| 1996 Blue Bird Conventional | 5 |
| 1995 Blue Bird Conventional | 4 |
| 1994 Blue Bird Conventional | 4 |
| 1993 Blue Bird Conventional | 5 |
| 1992 Blue Bird Conventional | 5 |
| 1991 Blue Bird Conventional | 6 |
| 1990 Blue Bird Conventional | 5 |
| 1989 Blue Bird Conventional | 4 |
| 1988 Blue Bird Conventional | 3 |
| 1987 Blue Bird Conventional | 2 |
| 1986 Blue Bird Conventional | 1 |
| 1985 Blue Bird Conventional | 1 |