Blue Bird ALL American problems by model year
Updated from NHTSA data · How we count
NHTSA has 2 owner complaints and 97 recalls on file for the Blue Bird ALL American (2006–2019).
- Complaints
- 2
- Recalls
- 97
- Model years
- 14
- Worst year
- —
Complaints by model year
Newer model years have had less time on the road, so they naturally have fewer complaints. Compare a year against its neighbors rather than against brand-new models.
Every Blue Bird ALL American model year
| Year | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Recalls | Top problem |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 ALL American | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 26 | Seats & Seat Belts |
| 2018 ALL American | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19 | — |
| 2017 ALL American | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 | — |
| 2016 ALL American | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20 | — |
| 2015 ALL American | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 27 | — |
| 2014 ALL American | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 26 | — |
| 2013 ALL American | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 28 | — |
| 2012 ALL American | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 30 | — |
| 2011 ALL American | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 35 | — |
| 2010 ALL American | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 38 | — |
| 2009 ALL American | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 26 | — |
| 2008 ALL American | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 21 | — |
| 2007 ALL American | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12 | — |
| 2006 ALL American | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | — |
Most common Blue Bird ALL American problem areas (all years)
- Seats & Seat Belts2 complaints
Blue Bird ALL American recalls
Risk: An emergency exit label that is difficult to read can prevent or delay the use of the emergency exit, increasing the risk of injury.
Risk: Roof panels that separate during a crash can increase the risk of injury.
Risk: An unsecured seat restraining barrier may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing their risk of injury.
Risk: A vehicle reversing faster than expected can increase the risk of a crash.
Risk: An improperly grounded air compressor can cause electric shock, increasing the risk of injury.
Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
Risk: A loss of assisted power steering increases the risk of a crash.
Risk: An undetected high voltage isolation can expose service personnel to high voltage, increasing the risk of injury.
Risk: In the event of a crash, seat belt anchorages that do not remain secured increase the risk of injury to those seat occupants.
Risk: In the event of a crash, seat belt anchorages that do not remain secured increase the risk of injury to those seat occupants.
Risk: A parking brake system that is set to an insufficient application force may result in an increased possibility of unintended vehicle movement, which increases the risk of a crash.
Risk: In the event of a crash, the seat barrier may not adequately protect the occupant seated behind the seat barrier separating them from the driver seat with integrated 3-point seat belt, increasing the risk of injury.
Risk: A sudden loss of drive power and loss of power steering increases the risk of a crash.
Risk: Unexpected vehicle movement can increase the risk of a crash.
Risk: In the event of a crash, if the roof sheets separate, there is an increased risk of injury.
Risk: If the roof hatch external handle breaks, in the event of an emergency, the hatch cannot be easily opened from outside the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury.
Risk: An unexpected loss of drive and power steering may increase the risk of a crash.
Risk: A dragging brake may cause damage to the brake components, which may activate the ABS warning light. The warning light may cause the driver to immediately stop the vehicle and transfer occupants. Additionally, the high temperatures at the wheel end can increase the risk of a fire. Either condition increases the risk of injury.
Risk: A dragging brake may cause damage to the brake components, which may activate the ABS warning light. The warning light may cause the driver to immediately stop the vehicle and transfer occupants. Additionally, the high temperatures at the wheel end can increasing the risk of a fire. Either condition increases the risk of injury.
Risk: If the wheelchair lift platform raises above the height of the vehicle floor, the wheelchair user could fall inwards toward the vehicle, increasing their risk of injury.
Risk: Unintended movement can increase the risk of a crash.
Risk: Unintended movement can increase the risk of a crash.
Risk: If the clamps fail with patients in the stretchers, it can increase the risk of injury.
Risk: Without a warning label, the seat may be used improperly, increasing the risk of injury.
Other Blue Bird models
- Blue Bird ALL American School Bus8 complaints
- Blue Bird Vision School Bus4 complaints
- Blue Bird Vision2 complaints
- Blue Bird Vision Transit Bus0 complaints
- Blue Bird ALL American Transit Bus0 complaints
- Blue Bird Vision School Bus (electric)0 complaints
- Blue Bird Conventional0 complaints
- Blue Bird Micro Bird0 complaints
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology