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1991 Blue Bird Conventional recalls

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

6 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026

For the 1991 Blue Bird Conventional. These apply to the model and year, not to one particular vehicle: check your VIN to see whether yours is included and whether it has been repaired.

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1991 Blue Bird Conventional recalls, newest first

August 30, 2007NHTSA 07V3980001,847 vehicles potentially affected

Engine and engine cooling › Cooling system › Hoses/lines/piping/fittings

Summary
Certain blue bird conventional school buses built with an optional firewall heater hose connector on the driver's side of the bus and manufactured from November 21, 1985, through September 14, 1993.
Consequence
In the event the heater hose rupture sor the hose connection separates, hot engine coolant may contact the driver and may cause injury.
Remedy
Blue bird will notify owners and repair these buses by installing a metal protective shield over the heater hoses free of charge. The recall began on January 15, 2008. Owners can contact blue bird at 478-822-2242.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

June 15, 1999NHTSA 99V01800041,260 vehicles potentially affected

Seats

Summary
Vehicle description: school buses. The wall side attaching bolts for some of the passenger seats may have been installed too close to the edge of the seat ledge and in the wrong attaching hole resulting in weakening of the seat ledge at the attachment points.
Consequence
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.
Remedy
Blue bird will furnish to distributors and owners, parts and instructions necessary to strengthen the passenger seat attachment at the wall side.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

May 3, 1996NHTSA 96V07300018,000 vehicles potentially affected

Structure › Body

Summary
Passenger's clothing can unknowingly become caught in the forward handrails at bus doors when exiting the bus.
Consequence
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 being dragged by the bus. This can result in serious injury or death.
Remedy
Owners will be directed to remove all forward handrails. Provisions will be made for those owners operating in states which mandate a forward handrail that a replacement handrail will be provided.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

May 17, 1993NHTSA 93V0800001,932 vehicles potentially affected

Latches/locks/linkages › Doors › Latch

Summary
A weld in the door lock assembly used on rear and/or side emergency doors can be overstressed and break. When this occurs, a closed door cannot be opened, or if open it cannot be latched.
Consequence
An emergency door that will not open presents anincreased risk of injury to passengers attempting to leave a bus in anemergency situation. A door lock which will not close presents a risk of apassenger accidentally falling out of the bus.
Remedy
Replace the defective door locks.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

December 24, 1992NHTSA 92V184000912 vehicles potentially affected

Latches/locks/linkages › Doors › Latch

Summary
The electric vandal lock center plunger can tap the control lock pin, of the outward opening door, which causes the door lock to become disengaged.
Consequence
The disengaged door lock allows the door to open withoutprior warning and endanger occupants near the door if the vehicle is in motion.
Remedy
Modify the vandal door locks with blue bird supplied kits.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

October 19, 1992NHTSA 92V1560004,385 vehicles potentially affected

Seat belts › Front › Anchorage

Summary
Safety belt retractor locks up with the belt in the stowed position.
Consequence
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 stop or accident.
Remedy
Modification kits will be shipped directly to the owner for modification of the safety belt retractor.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

Owner complaints

Owners have filed 7 complaints about the 1991 Blue Bird Conventional with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public; NHTSA uses them to decide what to investigate.

Crashes reported
0
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Deaths reported
0

Most complained-about components

  1. Fuel/propulsion system7

Other Blue Bird Conventional years

Other 1991 Blue Bird models

Most recalled 1991 vehicles

  1. 1991 Honda Accord (13 recalls)
  2. 1991 Blue Bird TC2000 (12 recalls)
  3. 1991 Acura Integra (11 recalls)
  4. 1991 Thomas School Bus (11 recalls)
  5. 1991 Chevrolet Caprice (10 recalls)
All of 1991’s most recalled vehicles

Questions

Does the 1991 Blue Bird Conventional have any recalls?
6 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: engine and engine cooling, seats, structure, latches/locks/linkages, seat belts. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.
How do I check if my 1991 Blue Bird Conventional recall has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a Blue Bird dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 1991 Blue Bird Conventional?
7 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.