Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2009 Blue Bird Micro Bird
NHTSA data on file today
The 2009 Blue Bird Micro Bird has 14 NHTSA recall campaigns on file as of . try.vin has no NHTSA owner complaints on file for the 2009 Blue Bird Micro Bird. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #15V731000 Wheel Chair Lift Link Arm Pivot Holes NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #15V730000 Wheel Chair Lift Link Arm Pivot Holes NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #14V511000 Wheelchair Lift - Platform Cracking NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #14V510000 Wheelchair Lift - Platform Cracking NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #12V153000 WHEELCHAIR LIFT/OUTER ROLL STOP LATCHING MECHANISM NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #10V133000 WHEELCHAIR LIFTS/INTERLOCK BELT NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #10V134000 WHEELCHAIR LIFTS/INTERLOCK BELT NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #09V479000 ROOF JOINT RIVETS NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #09V450000 INCORRECT TIRE AND LOADING PLACARD NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #09V335000 LED SCHOOL BUS STOP ARM LIGHTS INOPERATIVE NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #09V328000 OFFSET LEG BARRIER PADS OR 2/3 SEAT BACK/FMVSS 222 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #09V251000 34 INCH OFFSET BARRIER NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #08V435000 FMVSS 403/WHEELCHAIR LIFT INTERLOCKS NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #08V062000 FMVSS 108/REAR LED TURN SIGNAL OPERATION NHTSA notice
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $7,000–$12,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2009 Blue Bird Micro Bird has a notable number of recall campaigns, primarily related to wheelchair lifts and structural components. However, it is important to note that there are no owner complaints on file, which may indicate a lower frequency of issues in real-world usage. Due to limited owner feedback, caution is advised when evaluating this model's reliability.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheelchair lift | Unknown | $200–$1,000 | occasional |
| Roof structure | Unknown | $500–$1,500 | rare |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter changes
- Brake system inspection
- Cooling system service
- Transmission fluid change
- Wheel alignment
- Battery replacement
- Tire rotation and balance
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Wheelchair lift issues
- Roof rivet detachment
- LED light failure
- Seat padding disintegration
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2009 Blue Bird Micro Bird at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.