1999 Blue Bird Micro Bird Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Feb 3, 1999 · 0 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other Micro Bird years
Not enough data 1st of 17 for complaints
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

NHTSA has received no owner complaints about the 1999 Blue Bird Micro Bird so far. There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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1999 Blue Bird Micro Bird recalls (2)

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SeatsJun 15, 1999 · NHTSA campaign 99V018000 · 41,260 vehicles

Problem: 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.

Fix: Blue bird will furnish to distributors and owners, parts and instructions necessary to strengthen the passenger seat attachment at the wall side.

Fuel system, gasoline:delivery:hoses, lines/piping, and fittingsFeb 2, 1999 · NHTSA campaign 99V020000 · 829 vehicles

Problem: Vehicle description: school buses equipped with 30-inch and 34-inch seats and barriers or 36, 39, and 45-inch seats and barriers with offset legs installed in the first body section behind the driver. When narrow seats and barriers (30" and 34") or seats and barriers with offset legs are installed, additional floor reinforcement is added. It was discovered this reinforcement interferes with and chafes the rubber fuel filler hose.

Risk: This chafing could result in a fuel leakage. Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source could result in a fire.

Fix: Dealers will place a shield over the additional floor reinforcement to protect the rubber fuel filler hose from chafing.

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 1999 Blue Bird Micro Bird?

NHTSA has no owner complaints on file yet.

Was there a recall on the 1999 Blue Bird Micro Bird?

Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.

Was the 1999 Blue Bird Micro Bird a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Micro Bird model years, the 1999 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.