no report yet
Cooling system: hoses/lines/piping/fittings
Risk. IN THE EVENT THE HEATER HOSE RUPTURE SOR THE HOSE CONNECTION SEPARATES, HOT ENGINE COOLANT MAY CONTACT THE DRIVER AND MAY CAUSE INJURY.
1991 Blue Bird ConventionalProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 7 owner complaints about the 1991 Blue Bird Conventional, most often about the fuel/propulsion system. It is covered by 6 safety recalls.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through April 4, 2023. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 1991 Blue Bird Conventional has problems
7 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
7Fuel/propulsion system
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel/propulsion system | 7 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
6 recalls
1991 Blue Bird Conventional recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
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Seats
Risk. IN THE EVENT OF A FRONTAL CRASH, THE REAR ATTACHING BOLT OF THESE SEATS COULD PULL OUT OF THE SEAT LEDGE INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY TO THE SEAT OCCUPANT.
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Structure: body
Risk. WHEN A PASSENGER'S CLOTHING BECOMES CAUGHT IN THE HANDRAIL, AND THE BUS DRIVER CLOSES THE DOOR AND PUTS THE VEHICLE IN MOTION, THE INDIVIDUAL IS SUBJECT TO…
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Doors: latch
Risk. AN EMERGENCY DOOR THAT WILL NOT OPEN PRESENTS ANINCREASED RISK OF INJURY TO PASSENGERS ATTEMPTING TO LEAVE A BUS IN ANEMERGENCY SITUATION.
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Doors: latch
Risk. THE DISENGAGED DOOR LOCK ALLOWS THE DOOR TO OPEN WITHOUTPRIOR WARNING AND ENDANGER OCCUPANTS NEAR THE DOOR IF THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION.
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Front: anchorage
Risk. WHEN THE RETRACTOR LOCKS UP WITH THE BELT IN THE STOWEDPOSITION, THE DRIVER IS UNABLE TO USE THE SAFETY BELTS, RESULTING IN INCREASEDRISK OF INJURY IN A SUDDEN…
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Blue Bird.
Best & worst years
1991 vs. every other Conventional year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Conventional median. How we score
'85'86'87'88'89'90'91'92'93'94'95'96'97'98'99'00'01'02'03'04'05'06'07'08'09'10'11'14'17'18
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
In owners' words
What Conventional owners report
Recent fuel/propulsion system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
* Propane Barrier Tank Bracket cracks at fastener locations * Michigan State Police Identified as a violation *Any fuel tank impact protection cage that fails to comply with FMVSS301 * Inspected by Michigan State Police, OEM Bus dealer *No warning, found on safety inspection
* Propane Barrier Tank Bracket cracks at fastener locations * Michigan State Police Identified as a violation *Any fuel tank impact protection cage that fails to comply with FMVSS301 * Inspected by Michigan State Police, OEM Bus dealer *No warning, found on safety inspection
* Propane Barrier Tank Bracket cracks at fastener locations * Michigan State Police Identified as a violation *Any fuel tank impact protection cage that fails to comply with FMVSS301 * Inspected by Michigan State Police, OEM Bus dealer *No warning, found on safety inspection Second Crack 1-2-23 @…
Own a 1991 Conventional?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.