On 12.05.17 the involved blue bird school bus experienced a sudden unintended acceleration event and despite driver attempts to slow the bus by shifting to neutral, gear 1 then gear 2 and possibly other efforts (we have video demonstrating this), the bus continued to accelerate until coming to rest following impact with a ditch and tree resulting in the death of a 5 year old passenger. The vehicle was being operated on a county dirt road. *tr *bf
The worst 2017 Blue Bird Conventional problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Acceleration1
- Engine1
- Fuel system1
Problems by type
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- Acceleration1
- Engine1
- Fuel system1
Recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Technical service bulletins for the 2017 Blue Bird Conventional 4
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- Uploading documents that will be sent out to customers to educate them about draglink maintenance.
- New Blue Bird Support Center
- Rear Engine Exhaust Cables: Certain 2011 through 2017 model year Blue Bird All American Rear Engine school...
- Blue Bird Troubleshooting Guides: Blue Bird announcement of the addition of troubleshooting guides for...
What 2017 Blue Bird Conventional owners say
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Questions about the 2017 Blue Bird Conventional
Is the 2017 Blue Bird Conventional reliable?
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 2017 Blue Bird Conventional, close to a typical Conventional model year.
What is the most common problem with the 2017 Blue Bird Conventional?
Acceleration and speed control, with 1 complaint. Next is engine (1).
How many recalls does the 2017 Blue Bird Conventional have?
No recalls on record.
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