Blue Bird Conventional School Bus — Suspension
High risk
Nov 4, 2013
Model years: 2014
On certain school buses, defective bolts may have been installed in the front suspension at time of assembly and may break. This would affect steering performance and could increas
Also affects: Blue Bird All American School Bus
Blue Bird Conventional School Bus — Other
High risk
May 12, 2010
Model years: 2009, 2010
On certain school buses equipped with a Ricon F9 series cassette wheelchair lift, an improperly manufactured switch in the wheelchair lift restraint buckle may allow operation of t
Also affects: Blue Bird All American School Bus, Blue Bird Micro Bird School Bus
Blue Bird Conventional School Bus — Seats And Restraints
High risk
Jan 26, 2010
Model years: 2007
On certain school buses, incorrect offset leg barrier pads or a 2/3 seat back pads may have been installed during vehicle asembly. In case of a crash, the safety of the occupants m
Also affects: Blue Bird All American School Bus, Blue Bird Micro Bird School Bus, Blue Bird Vision School Bus
Blue Bird Conventional School Bus — Structure
High risk
Jun 2, 2008
Model years: 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009
On certain school buses, the rivet pattern may be incorrect in sections of the rear roof joint that attaches to the rear roof cap. Without the appropriate amount of roof rivets, th
Also affects: Blue Bird All American School Bus
Blue Bird Conventional School Bus — Other
High risk
Oct 18, 2005
Model years: 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006
On certain school buses, in extreme cold weather, the microswitches used internally to position the stop arm sign in the open and closed positions may malfunction, causing the sign
Also affects: Blue Bird All American School Bus, Blue Bird Micro Bird School Bus, Blue Bird Mini Bird School Bus, Blue Bird Tc/2000 School Bus, Blue Bird Vision School Bus
Blue Bird Conventional School Bus — Visual System
High risk
Jun 8, 1999
Model years: 1998, 1999
Certain vehicles do not comply with with the requirements of CMVSS 111 - Rearview Mirrors. The front crossview mirrors may be reversed possibly due to improper labeling by the mirr
Blue Bird Conventional School Bus — Electrical
High risk
May 17, 1999
Model years: 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999
On certain vehicles equipped with an option for three batteries, improper routing of the battery cables places the positive cable immediately behind the battery hold down clamp. Wh
Also affects: Blue Bird Conventional Non-School Bus
Blue Bird Conventional School Bus — Fuel System
High risk
Feb 12, 1997
Model years: 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996
NOTE: 1977 TO 1996 BUSES EQUIPPED WITH 60 GALLON FUEL TANKS MOUNTED ON THE OUTSIDE OF THE FRAME RAILS. THESE VEHICLES DO NOT COMPLY WITH C.M.V.S.S. 301 - FUEL SYSTEM INTEGRITY. COR
Blue Bird Conventional School Bus — Structure
High risk
Jan 9, 1996
Model years: 1980, 1981, 1982, 1983, 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987, 1988
A POTENTIAL CATCH POINT EXISTS AT THE HANDRAIL UPPER RETAINER LOCATED BETWEEN THE HANDRAIL AND STEPWELL. AN EXITING PASSENGER'S COAT, BOOKBAGS, DRAWSTRINGS OR BELTS MAY BECOME ENTA
Blue Bird Conventional School Bus — Structure
High risk
Dec 12, 1995
Model years: 1994, 1995
NOTE: SCHOOL BUSES EQUIPPED WITH OUTWARD OPENING DOORS. PASSENGER COATS, BOOKS, DRAWSTRINGS OR BELTS MAY BECOME ENTANGLED AT THE HANDRAIL FLOOR LINE BRACE WHEN EXITING THE VEHICLE.
Also affects: Blue Bird All American School Bus, Blue Bird Gmcv School Bus, Blue Bird Gpwb School Bus, Blue Bird Mini Bird School Bus, Blue Bird Sbcv School Bus
Blue Bird Conventional School Bus — Structure
High risk
Dec 6, 1995
Model years: 1986, 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995
NOTE: 1980-95 FORWARD CONTROL BUSES. PASSENGER CLOTHING (I.E. DRAWSTRINGS, BELTS) MAY BECOME ENTANGLED IN THE HANDRAIL AT THE STEPWELL WHEN EXITING THE VEHICLE. IF THE DRIVER WERE
Also affects: Blue Bird All American School Bus, Blue Bird Gmcv School Bus, Blue Bird Gpwb School Bus, Blue Bird Mini Bird School Bus, Blue Bird Sbcv School Bus
Blue Bird Conventional School Bus — Visual System
High risk
Oct 24, 1995
Model years: 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995
THESE VEHICLES DO NOT COMPLY WITH C.M.V.S.S 111 - REARVIEW MIRRORS. EXTERIOR MIRRORS MUST BE VIEWED EITHER THROUGH THE SIDE WINDOWS OR THE WIPED PORTION OF THE WINDSHIELD. CORRECTI
Blue Bird Conventional School Bus — Electrical
High risk
Nov 4, 1981
Model years: 1980, 1981
CONVENTIONAL BUSES ON IHC S-SERIES CHASSIS WITH MANUEL TRANSMISSION. DIMMER SWITCH MAY BE INACCESSIBLE UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS DUE TO IMPROPER LOCATION BY FINAL ASSEMBLER.
Also affects: Blue Bird Conventional Non-School Bus
Blue Bird Conventional School Bus — Structure
High risk
Dec 12, 1978
Model years: 1977
THE OPERATIVE MECHANISM WITHIN THE DOOR LOCK OF THE REAR EMERGENCY DOOR CAN BECOME DISLODGED AND PREVENT PROPER OPERATION OF THE EMERGENCY DOOR.
Also affects: Blue Bird All Canadian Non-School Bus, Blue Bird All Canadian School Bus, Blue Bird Conventional Non-School Bus
Blue Bird Conventional School Bus — Other
High risk
Feb 9, 1978
Model years: 1977
THE OPERATING MECHANISM WHTHIN THE EMERGENCY DOOR LOCK CAN BECOME DISLODGED PREVENTING PROPER OPERATION OF THE EMERGENCY DOOR AS REQUIRED BY C.M.V.S.S. 217 - WINDOW RETENTION AND E
Also affects: Blue Bird All American School Bus, Blue Bird All Canadian Non-School Bus, Blue Bird Conventional Non-School Bus
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