2017 BLUE BIRD CONVENTIONAL — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
N/A
Safety Rating
3
Owner Complaints
0
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2017 BLUE BIRD CONVENTIONAL
The 2017 BLUE BIRD CONVENTIONAL has received a total of 3 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The most commonly reported problems involve the Engine (1 complaint), Fuel System Diesel (1 complaint), and Vehicle Speed Control (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2017 BLUE BIRD CONVENTIONAL
There are no recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2017 BLUE BIRD CONVENTIONAL. No Active Recalls
Owner Complaints for the 2017 BLUE BIRD CONVENTIONAL
3 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2017 BLUE BIRD CONVENTIONAL. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Fuel System Diesel | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
Most Recent Complaints
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 FOLLOWING IMPACT WITH A DITCH AND TREE RESULTING IN THE DEATH OF A 5 YEAR OLD PASSENGER. THE VEHICLE WAS BEING OPERATED ON A COUNTY DIRT ROAD. *TR *BF *TR
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 FOLLOWING IMPACT WITH A DITCH AND TREE RESULTING IN THE DEATH OF A 5 YEAR OLD PASSENGER. THE VEHICLE WAS BEING OPERATED ON A COUNTY DIRT ROAD. *TR *BF *TR
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 FOLLOWING IMPACT WITH A DITCH AND TREE RESULTING IN THE DEATH OF A 5 YEAR OLD PASSENGER. THE VEHICLE WAS BEING OPERATED ON A COUNTY DIRT ROAD. *TR *BF *TR
Safety Rating for the 2017 BLUE BIRD CONVENTIONAL
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2017 BLUE BIRD CONVENTIONAL in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2017 BLUE BIRD CONVENTIONAL
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2017 BLUE BIRD CONVENTIONAL
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the BLUE BIRD CONVENTIONAL
- 2014 BLUE BIRD CONVENTIONAL — 0 complaints
- 2017 BLUE BIRD CONVENTIONAL (current)
- 2018 BLUE BIRD CONVENTIONAL — 2 complaints
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