1985 Blue Bird Conventional problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just 0 complaints on file for the 1985 Blue Bird Conventional — too few to judge reliability from owner reports alone — but one recall campaign applies to this year, so any used example should have its VIN checked for completed recall work.

NHTSA complaints

Recalls

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Crash-involved

Fires reported

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NCAP overall

How does 1985 compare to other Conventional years?

Conventional NHTSA complaints by model year, 1985 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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Does the 1985 Blue Bird Conventional have recalls?

1 NHTSA recall campaign on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

07V398000EngineAugust 30, 2007 · 1,847 units

Defect

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.

1985 Blue Bird Conventional — common questions

Is the 1985 Blue Bird Conventional reliable?

The record is thin — 0 NHTSA complaints — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 1 recall should be verified as completed.

Does the 1985 Blue Bird Conventional have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign affecting the 1985 Blue Bird Conventional. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.

How does 1985 compare to other Conventional years?

Does the 1985 Blue Bird Conventional have recalls?

1985 Blue Bird Conventional — common questions

Is the 1985 Blue Bird Conventional reliable?

Does the 1985 Blue Bird Conventional have recalls?

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