2009 Blue Bird Micro BirdProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 0 owner complaints about the 2009 Blue Bird Micro Bird. It is covered by 14 safety recalls, and for recall 14V-511 the manufacturer reports only 4% of affected cars repaired.

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 4, 2015. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2009 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.

14 recalls

2009 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.

8%repaired · 2017 Q1

Equipment adaptive/mobility

Recall 15V-731 · Nov 4, 2015 · 90 vehicles · 7 repaired

Risk. If the bearings move out of position, the stowed platform may have excessive movement resulting in failure of the platform mounting.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

22%repaired · 2017 Q1

Equipment adaptive/mobility

Recall 15V-730 · Nov 4, 2015 · 5,114 vehicles · 1,117 repaired

Risk. If the bearings move out of position, the stowed platform may have excessive movement resulting in failure of the platform mounting.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

4%repaired · 2016 Q1

Equipment adaptive/mobility

Recall 14V-511 · Aug 19, 2014 · 90 vehicles · 4 repaired

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.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

18%repaired · 2016 Q1

Equipment adaptive/mobility

Recall 14V-510 · Aug 19, 2014 · 5,114 vehicles · 903 repaired

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.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Show 10 more recalls
–no report yet

Equipment adaptive/mobility

Recall 10V-133 · Apr 5, 2010 · 1,622 vehicles

Risk. THE USER OF THE LIFT COULD BE INJURED SHOULD THE LIFT MOVE WITHOUT THE RESTRAINT BELT PROPERLY BUCKLED.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Equipment adaptive/mobility

Recall 10V-134 · Apr 5, 2010 · 23 vehicles

Risk. THE USER OF THE LIFT COULD BE INJURED SHOULD THE LIFT MOVE WITHOUT THE RESTRAINT BELT PROPERLY BUCKLED.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Body: roof and pillars

Recall 09V-479 · Dec 17, 2009 · 1,702 vehicles

Risk. AN INADEQUATE NUMBER OF RIVETS IN THE ROOF WOULD INCREASE THE RISK OF INJURY TO THE BUS OCCUPANTS IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Other: labels

Recall 09V-450 · Nov 20, 2009 · 376 vehicles

Risk. INFLATION PRESSURE REQUIRED FOR THE REAR TIRES COULD BE HIGHER THAN THE FRONT TIRE WHICH COULD CAUSE PREMATURE TIRE WEAR RESULTING IN A POTENTIAL TIRE FAILURE,…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Other: school bus stop arm assembly

Recall 09V-335 · Aug 25, 2009 · 3,736 vehicles

Risk. SHOULD THE LED LIGHTS STOP FUNCTIONING, VISIBILITY OF A STOPPED BUS WOULD BE DECREASED, POSSIBLY ENDANGERING A CHILD OR PEDESTRIAN TO INJURY BY PASSING…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Equipment adaptive/mobility

Recall 08V-435 · Aug 26, 2008 · 803 vehicles

Risk. WHEN THE LIFT ENABLE SWITCH IS ACTIVATED THE DOOR BRAKE INTERLOCKS COULD BE DISABLED AND THE BUS COULD BE MOVED WHILE THE LIFT IS DEPLOYED WHICH COULD RESULT…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Exterior lighting: turn signal

Recall 08V-062 · Feb 7, 2008 · 45 vehicles

Risk. THIS STANDARD SPECIFIES REQUIREMENTS FOR REQUIRED ORIGINAL AND REPLACEMENT LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT AND THEIR INSTALLATION.

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

2009 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

'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
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated

Own a 2009 Micro Bird?

Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.