The worst 1990 Blue Bird Mini Bird problems
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Recalls 2
Seats
- What is wrong
- 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.
- 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.
- Remedy
- Blue bird will furnish to distributors and owners, parts and instructions necessary to strengthen the passenger seat attachment at the wall side.
Recall number 99V018000 · Recall details
Structure: body
- What is wrong
- Passenger's clothing can unknowingly become caught in the forward handrails at bus doors when exiting the bus.
- Risk
- 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.
Recall number 96V073000 · Recall details
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Defect investigations
Seat belts too short
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PE91022
Technical service bulletins for the 1990 Blue Bird Mini Bird 1
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Questions about the 1990 Blue Bird Mini Bird
Is the 1990 Blue Bird Mini Bird reliable?
Owners have filed 0 complaints about the 1990 Blue Bird Mini Bird.
What is the most common problem with the 1990 Blue Bird Mini Bird?
There are not enough complaints to tell.
How many recalls does the 1990 Blue Bird Mini Bird have?
2 recalls, covering seats and structure.
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