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1997 Blue Bird Micro BirdProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 0 owner complaints about the 1997 Blue Bird Micro Bird. It is covered by 4 safety recalls.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls4Free fix at dealersOwner complaints00 with a crash, fire or injuryTop problem0—

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through June 15, 1999. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1997 Blue Bird Micro Bird has problems

0 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

4 recalls

1997 Blue Bird Micro Bird 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.

–no report yet

Seats

Recall 99V-018 · Jun 15, 1999 · 41,260 vehicles

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.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Tank assembly: mounting

Recall 98V-176 · Jul 31, 1998 · 772 vehicles

Risk. THIS CONDITION COULD ALLOW THE FUEL TANK TO SLIP, INCREASING THE RISK OF THE TANK HITTING THE GROUND, RESULTING IN FUEL LEAKAGE.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Body: door

Recall 98V-108 · May 18, 1998 · 385 vehicles

Risk. THE REAR EMERGENCY DOOR WOULD NOT STAY OPEN UNTIL IT WAS RELEASED, INCREASING THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY IN THE EVENT OF AN EMERGENCY.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

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

1997 vs. every other Micro Bird 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 Micro Bird median. How we score

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  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated

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