1986 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN
5 recalls — 0 complaints
96V112000 Jul 1, 1996
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Defect Description
THESE BUSES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH FMVSS NO. 301, "FUEL SYSTEM INTEGRITY."
Consequence
IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, FUEL SPILLAGE CAN OCCUR INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE FIRE.
Remedy
BLUE BIRD IS DISTRIBUTING MODIFICATION KITS WHICH INCLUDES NEW FASTENERS FOR OWNER OR DEALER INSTALLATION.
95V090000 May 9, 1995
STRUCTURE:BODY
Defect Description
PASSENGERS CLOTHING CAN UNKNOWINGLY BECOME CAUGHT IN THE HANDRAILS AT BUS DOORS WHEN EXITING THE BUS.
Consequence
WHEN A PASSENGER'S CLOTHING BECOMES CAUGHT IN THE HANDRAIL, AND THE BUS DRIVER CLOSES THE DOOR AND PUTS THE VEHICLE IN MOTION,THE INDIVIDUAL IS SUBJECT TO BEING DRAGGED BY THE BUS. THIS CAN RESULT INSERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A SET SCREW TO THE METAL CLAMP WHICH RETAINS THE INTERMEDIATE HANDRAIL. A HIGH IMPACT MOLDED PLASTIC "CLAM SHELL" WILL BE PLACED OVER EACH END OF THE INTERMEDIATE HANDRAIL COMPLETELY COVERING THE CLAMP AND ELIMINATING ALL CATCH-POINTS. THE FLANGE OF THE EXISTING FLOOR LINE BRAC... Read more
93V136000 Aug 10, 1993
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
Defect Description
THE FRONT DOOR CONTROL LATCH SYSTEM FAILS DUE TO BREAKAGE OF THE LATCH PIN.
Consequence
IF THE FAILURE OCCURS, THE FRONT DOOR CANNOT BE OPENED,ENTRAPPING THE PASSENGERS IN THE BUS AND IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY, PASSENGERSCOULD NOT USE THE FRONT DOOR TO EXIT THE BUS.
Remedy
THE LOCK PIN WILL BE REPLACED ON THESE VEHICLES. OWNERS CAN OBTAIN A MODIFICATION KIT FROM BLUE BIRD OR IF THEY PREFER, A DEALER WILL PERFORM THE REMEDY FOR THEM.
93V032000 Mar 1, 1993
STRUCTURE:BODY
Defect Description
PASSENGERS CLOTHING CAN UNKNOWINGLY BECOME CAUGHT IN THE HANDRAILS AT BUS DOORS WHEN EXITING THE BUS.
Consequence
WHEN A PASSENGER'S CLOTHING BECOMES CAUGHT IN THEHANDRAIL, AND THE BUS DRIVER CLOSES THE DOOR AND PUTS THE VEHICLE IN MOTION, THEINDIVIDUAL IS SUBJECT TO BEING DRAGGED BY THE BUS. THIS CAN RESULT IN SERIOUSINJURY OR DEATH.
Remedy
REPLACE OR REPOSITION THE HANDRAILS TO STOP CLOTHING FROM BECOMING CAUGHT.
92V004000 Jan 13, 1992
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS
Defect Description
THE STEEL BRAIDING ON THE POWER STEERING HOSE MAY ABRADE THE BATTERY CABLE.
Consequence
ABRASION OF THE BATTERY CABLE WILL EVENTUALLY CAUSE ASHORT CIRCUIT AND MAY RESULT IN AN ELECTRICAL FIRE IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT.
Remedy
REROUTE THE POWER STEERING HOSES AND SECURE THE BATTERY CABLES TO PREVENT MOVEMENT.
No complaints found for this vehicle.
NHTSA Safety Investigations — BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN
Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.
EQ15003
Opened: Mar 16, 2015 — Closed: Jun 24, 2015
Engine Thermostat Heater Hose Failure
See the attached closing report.
PE07050
Opened: Oct 11, 2007 — Closed: Feb 1, 2008
AIR LINE DETACHING FROM DASH
THIS INVESTIGATION WAS OPENED AFTER ODI RECEIVED NOTIFICATION FROM TWO FLEETS (TOTALING SEVEN COMPLAINTS) ALLEGING THE AIR LINES CONNECTING TO THE DASH AIR GAUGE WERE LEAKING AIR AND SETTING OFF THE LOW PRESSURE AIR BUZZER. DURING THE COURSE OF THIS INVESTIGATION, ODI INTERVIEWED THE INVOLVED FLEETS... Read more
PE05028
Opened: May 25, 2005 — Closed: Sep 27, 2005
SCHOOL BUS STALLS
THIS INVESTIGATION WAS OPENED AFTER ODI RECEIVED A COMPLAINT FROM A SCHOOL BUS FLEET REPORTING THAT THREE SEPARATE BUSES HAD STALLED UNEXPECTEDLY WHILE THEY WERE LOADED WITH CHILDREN.REPORTEDLY, EACH TIME THE FAILURE OCCURRED THE MASTER BATTERY SHUT-OFF SWITCH WAS IDENTIFIED AS BEING DEFECTIVE.ODI O... Read more
PE93048
Opened: May 12, 1993 — Closed: Aug 31, 1993
DOOR LATCH SYSTEMS
There is no summary currently available
PE92007
Opened: Jan 21, 1992 — Closed: Jan 27, 1992
SCHOOL BUS FIRES
There is no summary currently available
PE89136
Opened: Jul 6, 1989 — Closed: Jul 25, 1989
STEERING WHEELS LOOSE
SYNOPSIS:WHEN THE STEERING WHEELS WERE TORQUED TO SPECIFICATIONTHE HUB OF THE WHEEL WOULD BIND ON THE STEERING COLUMN.OPERATORS ON THEASSEMBLY LINE CORRECTED THIS BY NOT COMPLETELY TIGHTING THE NUT ANDUSING LOC TITE TO SECURE IT.THIS HAS RESULTED IN COMPLAINTS OF LOOSESTEERING WHEELS AND ONE CASE OF... Read more
BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN — All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN across all model years (1963–2019).
626
Total Recalls
222
Total Complaints
6
Investigations
0
Reported Crashes
2
Reported Fires
0
Reported Deaths
BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN — Year by Year
Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 26 | 2 | View |
| 2018 | 19 | 0 | View |
| 2017 | 10 | 0 | View |
| 2016 | 20 | 1 | View |
| 2015 | 27 | 4 | View |
| 2014 | 26 | 0 | View |
| 2013 | 28 | 1 | View |
| 2012 | 30 | 0 | View |
| 2011 | 35 | 0 | View |
| 2010 | 42 | 0 | View |
| 2009 | 33 | 3 | View |
| 2008 | 32 | 5 | View |
| 2007 | 21 | 5 | View |
| 2006 | 15 | 2 | View |
| 2005 | 13 | 1 | View |
| 2004 | 15 | 10 | View |
| 2003 | 11 | 2 | View |
| 2002 | 14 | 1 | View |
| 2001 | 14 | 2 | View |
| 2000 | 16 | 0 | View |
| 1999 | 16 | 0 | View |
| 1998 | 9 | 1 | View |
| 1997 | 3 | 0 | View |
| 1996 | 6 | 0 | View |
| 1995 | 11 | 0 | View |
| 1994 | 9 | 0 | View |
| 1993 | 7 | 0 | View |
| 1992 | 9 | 182 | View |
| 1991 | 8 | 0 | View |
| 1990 | 9 | 0 | View |
| 1989 | 9 | 0 | View |
| 1988 | 8 | 0 | View |
| 1987 | 5 | 0 | View |
| 1986 (current) | 5 | 0 | |
| 1985 | 3 | 0 | View |
| 1984 | 4 | 0 | View |
| 1983 | 3 | 0 | View |
| 1982 | 5 | 0 | View |
| 1981 | 4 | 0 | View |
| 1980 | 3 | 0 | View |
| 1979 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1978 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1977 | 2 | 0 | View |
| 1976 | 3 | 0 | View |
| 1975 | 2 | 0 | View |
| 1974 | 5 | 0 | View |
| 1973 | 4 | 0 | View |
| 1972 | 4 | 0 | View |
| 1971 | 4 | 0 | View |
| 1970 | 3 | 0 | View |
| 1969 | 4 | 0 | View |
| 1968 | 4 | 0 | View |
| 1967 | 2 | 0 | View |
| 1966 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1965 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1964 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1963 | 1 | 0 | View |