Blue Bird Recalls
426 recalls on record · June 24, 1968 to August 31, 2026 · Vehicle Equipment, Vehicles
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Count of recall notices naming this brand, by the year the recall was announced. A quiet year is not proof of a safe year.
November 20, 2013VehiclesNHTSA
Blue Bird 2014 Seat Belts recall
Hazard: If the latch plate remains partially engaged after the button is pressed, egress from the vehicle could be hindered which would increase the risk of injury in the event of an emergency.
October 31, 2013VehiclesNHTSA
Blue Bird 2014 Suspension recall
Hazard: A broken suspension bolt would require greater steering input to control the bus, thereby increasing the risk of a crash.
October 31, 2013VehiclesNHTSA
Blue Bird 2014 Suspension recall
Hazard: A broken suspension bolt would require greater steering input to control the bus, thereby increasing the risk of a crash.
October 17, 2013VehiclesNHTSA
Blue Bird 2005–2013 Seats recall
Hazard: When a Flip Seat is installed in front of another passenger seat, it is possible for the occupant of the rearward passenger seat to insert their toes and/or foot into the lower frame area of the Flip Seat. When a vehicle passenger occupies the Flip Seat, pushing the seat bottom downward to the horizontal position to sit in the seat, the occupant of the rearward seat could suffer a pinch point injury to their toes and/or foot.
October 17, 2013VehiclesNHTSA
Blue Bird 2003–2007 Electrical System recall
Hazard: Once electrically conductive, the material is capable of melting and burning, increasing the risk of a fire.
July 31, 2013VehiclesNHTSA
Blue Bird 2007–2014 Structure recall
Hazard: In the event of a vehicle crash, there is an increased risk that the window panels may separate and fall onto occupants causing injury.
May 29, 2013VehiclesNHTSA
Blue Bird 2014 Exterior Lighting recall
Hazard: Misadjusted brake light switches may result in one of the following occurrences: the brake lights may remain illuminated after the brake pedal has been released; the brake lights may be delayed in illumination after the brake pedal has been depressed. Either condition may increase the risk of a crash.
May 15, 2013VehiclesNHTSA
Blue Bird 2010–2014 Seats recall
Hazard: When a Flip Seat is installed in front of another passenger seat, it is possible for the occupant of the rearward passenger seat to insert their toes and/or foot into the lower frame area of the Flip Seat. When a vehicle passenger occupies the Flip Seat, pushing the seat bottom downward to the horizontal position to sit in the seat, the occupant of the rearward seat could suffer a pinch point injury to their toes and/or foot.
April 9, 2013VehiclesNHTSA
Blue Bird 2008–2011 Electrical System recall
Hazard: If the cable contacts the chassis frame rail it could potentially chafe against the frame thereby creating a direct short which could result in a fire.
April 9, 2013VehiclesNHTSA
Blue Bird 2008–2011 Electrical System recall
Hazard: If the cable contacts the chassis frame rail it could potentially chafe against the frame thereby creating a direct short which could result in a fire.
February 5, 2013VehiclesNHTSA
Blue Bird 2003–2007 Structure recall
Hazard: If left unchecked, the cracks may propagate and cause a separation of the steering gear from the bus frame. This would result in a loss of steering control, possibly increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
January 11, 2013VehiclesNHTSA
Blue Bird 2007–2009 Structure recall
Hazard: If left unchecked, the cracks may propagate and cause partial separation of the steering gear from the bus frame. This would cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
December 13, 2012VehiclesNHTSA
Blue Bird 2013 Steering recall
Hazard: Improperly torqued drag link castle nuts could cause excessive movement at the drag link to steering arm connection which could lead to potential separation of the drag link from the steering arm and loss of steering control, which may increase the risk of a crash.
November 15, 2012VehiclesNHTSA
Blue Bird 2013–2014 Exterior Lighting recall
Hazard: Improperly functioning brake lights could confuse following motorists and fail to warn them that the bus may be stopping, increasing the risk of a crash.
July 25, 2012VehiclesNHTSA
Blue Bird 2013 Seat Belts recall
Hazard: Should this condition occur, the seat occupant may not be properly restrained and could be injured in an accident or sudden stop.
July 25, 2012VehiclesNHTSA
Blue Bird 2013 Seat Belts recall
Hazard: Should this condition occur, the seat occupant may not be properly restrained and could be injured in an accident or sudden stop.
July 24, 2012VehiclesNHTSA
Blue Bird 2013 Electrical System recall
Hazard: In the event that a loss of pressure occurs in the hydraulic brake system and the brake pressure monitor does not activate, the operator of the bus may not be aware of the subsequent reduced braking capacity which could result in a vehicle crash with potential for personal injury and/or property damage.
June 18, 2012VehiclesNHTSA
Blue Bird 2013 Equipment recall
Hazard: EITHER CONDITION COULD REDUCE BRAKING ABILITY AND/OR LEAD TO LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
June 8, 2012VehiclesNHTSA
Blue Bird 2012 Structure recall
Hazard: IN THE EVENT OF AN EMERGENCY, EGRESS OF THE BUS MAY BE HINDERED POSSIBLY RESULTING IN INJURY TO THE VEHICLE OCCUPANTS.
June 8, 2012VehiclesNHTSA
Blue Bird 2012–2013 Structure recall
Hazard: IN THE EVENT OF AN EMERGENCY, EGRESS OF THE BUS MAY BE HINDERED POSSIBLY RESULTING IN INJURY TO THE VEHICLE OCCUPANTS.
May 15, 2012VehiclesNHTSA
Blue Bird 2010–2013 Service Brakes, Air recall
Hazard: IN THE EVENT OF A BRAKE SYSTEM PROBLEM, INCORRECT INSTALLATION OF THE AIR BRAKE LINES COULD RESULT IN A REDUCTION OR COMPLETE LOSS OF BRAKE ACTION, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
May 15, 2012VehiclesNHTSA
Blue Bird 2010–2013 Service Brakes, Air recall
Hazard: IN THE EVENT OF A BRAKE SYSTEM PROBLEM, INCORRECT INSTALLATION OF THE AIR BRAKE LINES COULD RESULT IN A REDUCTION OR COMPLETE LOSS OF BRAKE ACTION, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
April 5, 2012VehiclesNHTSA
Blue Bird 2009–2011 Equipment Adaptive/Mobility recall
Hazard: A WHEELCHAIR OCCUPANT MAY DEFEAT OR RIDE OVER THE INSUFFICIENTLY LATCHED ROLL STOP. IF THIS OCCURS WHEN THE LIFT PLATFORM IS IN AN ELEVATED POSITION, THE WHEELCHAIRÂS OCCUPANT COULD FALL AND SUSTAIN INJURY.
December 2, 2011VehiclesNHTSA
Blue Bird 2007–2012 Fuel System, Diesel recall
Hazard: A FUEL LEAK IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE CAN RESULT IN A FIRE.
October 18, 2011VehiclesNHTSA
Blue Bird 2012 Structure recall
Hazard: IF THE HANDLE IS ACTUATED DURING A NON-EMERGENCY SITUATION AND DETACHES, THE EMERGENCY WINDOW CANNOT BE RE-SECURED, POSING A RISK THAT CHILDREN MAY FALL OR CLIMB OUT. HOWEVER, IF THE HANDLE WERE TO DETACH DURING AN EMERGENCY, THE EXIT WINDOW WILL OPEN AND EGRESS THROUGH THE WINDOW WILL NOT BE HINDERED.
October 14, 2011VehiclesNHTSA
Blue Bird 2006–2012 Seats recall
Hazard: THE SEAT OCCUPANTS MAY BE SERIOUSLY INJURED IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH.
August 17, 2011VehiclesNHTSA
Blue Bird 2011–2012 Engine And Engine Cooling recall
Hazard: IF THE INLET OR OUTLET SECTIONS DISCONNECT, HOT EXHAUST GASES CAN VENT PRIOR TO EXITING THE TAILPIPE, CREATING THE RISK OF COMBUSTION AND A FIRE. IF BOTH CLAMPS FAIL, THERE IS A RISK IN SOME APPLICATIONS THAT THE DOC/DPF HOUSING MAY DETACH COMPLETELY, CREATING A ROAD HAZARD.
August 17, 2011VehiclesNHTSA
Blue Bird 2011–2012 Engine And Engine Cooling recall
Hazard: IF THE INLET OR OUTLET SECTIONS DISCONNECT, HOT EXHAUST GASES CAN VENT PRIOR TO EXITING THE TAILPIPE, CREATING THE RISK OF COMBUSTION AND A FIRE. IF BOTH CLAMPS FAIL, THERE IS A RISK IN SOME APPLICATIONS THAT THE DOC/DPF HOUSING MAY DETACH COMPLETELY, CREATING A ROAD HAZARD.
July 8, 2011VehiclesNHTSA
Blue Bird 2007–2011 Parking Brake recall
Hazard: INADVERTENT APPLICATION OF THE PARK BRAKE VALVE COULD CAUSE A VEHICLE CRASH WHICH COULD RESULT IN PROPERTY DAMAGE, PERSONAL INJURY, OR DEATH.
April 22, 2011VehiclesNHTSA
Blue Bird 2009–2012 Fuel System, Gasoline recall
Hazard: THIS CONDITION COULD POTENTIALLY RESULT IN A FUEL LEAK AND POSSIBLY RESULT IN A FIRE.