Recall 07V398000: 1985–1993 Blue Bird Conventional
- Report received
- Aug 30, 2007
- Manufacturer
- Blue bird body company
- Potentially affected
- 1,847vehicles
- Model years
- 1985–1993
Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.
What NHTSA recorded
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.
Possible 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.
Affected model years
Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.
- 1985 Blue Bird Conventional0 complaints
- 1986 Blue Bird Conventional0 complaints
- 1987 Blue Bird Conventional0 complaints
- 1988 Blue Bird Conventional0 complaints
- 1989 Blue Bird Conventional0 complaints
- 1990 Blue Bird Conventional0 complaints
- 1991 Blue Bird Conventional7 complaints
- 1992 Blue Bird Conventional0 complaints
- 1993 Blue Bird Conventional0 complaints
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.