repaired · 2017 Q1
Equipment adaptive/mobility
Risk. If the bearings move out of position, the stowed platform may have excessive movement resulting in failure of the platform mounting.
2008 Blue Bird ConventionalProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 2008 Blue Bird Conventional, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 7 safety recalls, and for recall 14V-510 the manufacturer reports only 18% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 4, 2015. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2008 Blue Bird Conventional has problems
1 complaint grouped by the system owners reported.
1Electrical system1 crash/fire/injury
1Engine1 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 1 | 1 |
| Engine | 1 | 1 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
7 recalls
2008 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.
repaired · 2016 Q1
Equipment adaptive/mobility
Risk. If the platform side plates crack, the lift platform can separate from the lift and come to rest against the vehicle's lift door.
no report yet
Equipment adaptive/mobility
Risk. THE USER OF THE LIFT COULD BE INJURED SHOULD THE LIFT MOVE WITHOUT THE RESTRAINT BELT PROPERLY BUCKLED.
no report yet
Equipment adaptive/mobility
Risk. THE USER OF THE LIFT COULD BE INJURED SHOULD THE LIFT MOVE WITHOUT THE RESTRAINT BELT PROPERLY BUCKLED.
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no report yet
Seats
Risk. IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THERE IS AN INCREASED RISK OF INJURY TO THE SEAT OCCUPANT(S).
no report yet
Equipment adaptive/mobility
Risk. A LIFT OCCUPANT CAN BE INJURED SHOULD THE LIFT BEGIN TO STOW UNINTENTIONALLY.
no report yet
Equipment adaptive/mobility
Risk. THE USER OF THE LIFT COULD BE INJURED SHOULD THE LIFT MOVE UNINTENTIONALLY.
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
2008 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 electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 BLUE BIRD CONVENTIONAL. WHILE AT A STOP SIGN, THE CONTACT HEARD A LOUD ABNORMAL NOISE COMING FROM THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THERE WAS SMOKE EMITTING FROM THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT AND A FIRE ERUPTED. THE FIRE WAS EXTINGUISHED BY THE FIRE DEPARTMENT. A POLICE…
Own a 2008 Conventional?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.