1987 Blue Bird Mini Bird problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just 0 complaints on file for the 1987 Blue Bird Mini Bird — 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

Investigations

Crash-involved

Fires reported

Injuries

Deaths

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NCAP overall

How does 1987 compare to other Mini Bird years?

Mini Bird NHTSA complaints by model year, 1987 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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Does the 1987 Blue Bird Mini Bird have recalls?

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

99V018000SeatsJune 15, 1999 · 41,260 units

Defect

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.

1987 Blue Bird Mini Bird — common questions

Is the 1987 Blue Bird Mini Bird 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 1987 Blue Bird Mini Bird have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign affecting the 1987 Blue Bird Mini Bird. 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 1987 compare to other Mini Bird years?

Does the 1987 Blue Bird Mini Bird have recalls?

1987 Blue Bird Mini Bird — common questions

Is the 1987 Blue Bird Mini Bird reliable?

Does the 1987 Blue Bird Mini Bird have recalls?

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