1992 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN
9 recalls — 182 complaints — 1 TSBs
00V321000 Oct 12, 2000
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:PRESSURE RELIEF DEVICES
Defect Description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SCHOOL AND TRANSIT BUSES EQUIPPED WITH COMPRESSED NATURAL GAS ENGINES (CNG). THE ORIGINAL PRESSURE RELIEF DEVICES MAY VENT UNEXPECTEDLY.
Consequence
COMPRESSED NATURAL GAS LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE COULD RESULT IN A FIRE OR EXPLOSION.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE PRESSURE RELIEF DEVICES.
98V153000 Jul 2, 1998
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Defect Description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRANSIT AND SCHOOL BUSES. MOVEMENT OF THE HAND THROTTLE CABLE IN THE ACCELERATOR BRACKET RUBS A GROOVE IN THE BRACKET. THE HAND THROTTLE CABLE CAN BECOME WEDGED IN THIS GROOVE PREVENTING THE ACCELERATOR FROM RETURNING TO THE IDLE POSITION.
Consequence
THE THROTTLE CABLE WOULD NOT RETURN TO THE IDLE POSITION, INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy
OWNERS WILL BE CONTACTED AND ADVISED TO DISCONNECT THE HAND THROTTLE CABLE UNTIL REPLACEMENT PARTS ARE AVAILABLE.
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.
96V073000 May 3, 1996
STRUCTURE:BODY
Defect Description
PASSENGER'S CLOTHING CAN UNKNOWINGLY BECOME CAUGHT IN THE FORWARD 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 IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.
Remedy
OWNERS WILL BE DIRECTED TO REMOVE ALL FORWARD HANDRAILS. PROVISIONS WILL BE MADE FOR THOSE OWNERS OPERATING IN STATES WHICH MANDATE A FORWARD HANDRAIL THAT A REPLACEMENT HANDRAIL WILL BE PROVIDED.
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
95V051000 Mar 14, 1995
AIR BAGS:KNEE BOLSTER
Defect Description
THE AISLE SIDE STYROFOAM KNEE PADS ON THE SUBJECT BARRIERS ARE 11" WIDE AND NOT 14.5" AS REQUIRED BY FMVSS NO. 222, "SCHOOL BUS PASSENGER SEATING AND CRASH PROTECTION."
Consequence
CONSEQUENCE OF NON-COMPLIANCE: THIS CONDITION COULD INCREASE THE POTENTIAL FOR INJURY IN A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE INCORRECT PAD WITH THE CORRECT 14.5" KNEE PAD.
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.
92V184000 Dec 24, 1992
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
Defect Description
THE ELECTRIC VANDAL LOCK CENTER PLUNGER CAN TAP THE CONTROL LOCK PIN, OF THE OUTWARD OPENING DOOR, WHICH CAUSES THE DOOR LOCK TO BECOME DISENGAGED.
Consequence
THE DISENGAGED DOOR LOCK ALLOWS THE DOOR TO OPEN WITHOUTPRIOR WARNING AND ENDANGER OCCUPANTS NEAR THE DOOR IF THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION.
Remedy
MODIFY THE VANDAL DOOR LOCKS WITH BLUE BIRD SUPPLIED KITS.
92V115000 Aug 12, 1992
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
Defect Description
A 150 AMP CIRCUIT BREAKER, OPTION 4362, HAS BEEN WIRED IN PARALLEL WITH A STANDARD EQUIPMENT CIRCUIT, THEREBY NOT PROVIDING THE REQUIRED PROTECTION.
Consequence
IN THE EVENT OF A MAJOR SHORT-CIRCUIT, INADEQUATE CIRCUITPROTECTION COULD RESULT IN A FIRE IN THE REAR ENGINE COMPARTMENT.
Remedy
THE STANDARD EQUIPMENT CIRCUIT MUST BE REMOVED.
Complaint Statistics
182 total complaints
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION | 16 |
| STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS | 14 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 13 |
| STRUCTURE | 13 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | 12 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE | 11 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER | 11 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM | 10 |
| STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM | 8 |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 8 |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL
Aug 21, 1997
Incident date: May 19, 1997
MAP SENSOR FAILED.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
Aug 21, 1997
Incident date: May 19, 1997
SPARK PLUGS FAILED.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
Jul 17, 1997
Incident date: Jul 17, 1996
EXHAUST FAILED.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
Jul 17, 1997
Incident date: Feb 17, 1995
SPARK BOOT/PLUGS/WIRES FAILED.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
Jul 17, 1997
Incident date: Jul 17, 1996
EXHAUST SYSTEM FAILED.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Jul 17, 1997
Incident date: Dec 21, 1995
FUEL FILTERS FAILED.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
Jul 17, 1997
Incident date: Oct 25, 1994
STARTER SHIELD FAILED.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Jul 17, 1997
Incident date: Oct 26, 1994
FUEL LEAKS.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Jul 17, 1997
Incident date: Sep 26, 1994
OIL LEAK.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
Jul 17, 1997
Incident date: May 1, 1997
SPARK PLUG WIRES FAILED.
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Jul 17, 1997
Incident date: Apr 17, 1996
FUEL SHUT OFF FAILED.
STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
Jul 17, 1997
Incident date: Apr 12, 1996
STEERING COUPLER FAILED.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Jul 17, 1997
Incident date: Sep 30, 1994
ENGINE HAS NO POWER/BACKFIRES/STALLS.
STRUCTURE
Jul 17, 1997
Incident date: Oct 26, 1994
STEP WELL FAILED.
STRUCTURE
Jul 17, 1997
Incident date: Nov 3, 1994
STEP WELL FAILED.
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
Jul 17, 1997
Incident date: Dec 8, 1994
POWER STEERING LEAK.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Jul 17, 1997
Incident date: Mar 29, 1995
ENGINE HAS NO POWER/MISSES.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
Jul 17, 1997
Incident date: Aug 23, 1993
EXHAUST LEAK.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Jul 17, 1997
Incident date: Jan 21, 1997
GAS LEAK.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
Jul 17, 1997
Incident date: Mar 14, 1995
SPARK PLUG BOOTS FAILED.
STEERING:LINKAGES
Jul 17, 1997
Incident date: Nov 18, 1994
POWER STEERING VALVE FAILED.
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
Jul 17, 1997
Incident date: Mar 15, 1994
POWER STEERING LEAK.
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS
Jul 17, 1997
Incident date: Oct 18, 1994
STARTER/HEAT SHIELDS FAILED.
STRUCTURE
Jul 17, 1997
Incident date: Sep 29, 1994
STEP WELL FAILED.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
Jul 17, 1997
Incident date: Jul 25, 1996
EXHAUST PIPE FAILED.
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS
Jul 17, 1997
Incident date: Sep 28, 1994
EXHAUST/HEAT/STARTER SHIELDS FAILED.
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL
Jul 17, 1997
Incident date: May 14, 1997
ENGINE OVER SPEEDS PAST 3600 RPM.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER
Jul 17, 1997
Incident date: Dec 3, 1994
TURBO FUEL LINES/FLANGE FAILED.
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Jul 17, 1997
Incident date: Apr 27, 1994
FUEL SOLENOID FAILED.
STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
Jul 17, 1997
Incident date: Oct 10, 1996
POWER STEERING COUPLER FAILED.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Jul 17, 1997
Incident date: Aug 24, 1994
FUEL FILTERS FAILED.
STEERING:LINKAGES
Jul 17, 1997
Incident date: Nov 19, 1994
STEERING VALVE FAILED.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER
Jul 17, 1997
Incident date: Feb 8, 1996
TURBO HOSE LEAK.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
Jul 17, 1997
Incident date: May 23, 1995
EXHAUST FLANGE/SHIELD FAILED.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Jul 17, 1997
Incident date: Aug 31, 1995
FUEL FILTERS FAILED.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
Jul 17, 1997
Incident date: May 24, 1996
EXHAUST PIPE FAILED.
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS
Jul 17, 1997
Incident date: Sep 30, 1994
HEAT SHIELD FAILED.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Jul 17, 1997
Incident date: Jan 9, 1995
ENGINE FAILED.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Jul 17, 1997
Incident date: Mar 7, 1995
ENGINE BACKFIRED/FAILED.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
Jul 17, 1997
Incident date: May 12, 1997
SPARK PLUGS FAILED.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Jul 17, 1997
Incident date: Oct 18, 1994
FUEL LEAK.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
Jul 17, 1997
Incident date: Jan 13, 1997
WATER PUMP FAILED.
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Jul 17, 1997
Incident date: Nov 20, 1995
FUEL SOLENOID FAILED.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER
Jul 17, 1997
Incident date: Feb 19, 1997
TURBO INTAKE HOSE/CLAMPS FAILED.
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS
Jul 17, 1997
Incident date: Dec 22, 1995
EXHAUST HEAT SHIELD/HEAT SHIELDS FAILED.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER
Jul 17, 1997
Incident date: Jan 10, 1997
TURBO HOSE/OIL LINE FAILED.
STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)
Jul 17, 1997
Incident date: Jun 19, 1996
POWER STEERING BOX SEAL FAILED.
STRUCTURE
Jul 17, 1997
Incident date: Oct 5, 1994
STEP WELL FAILED.
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:PUMP
Jul 17, 1997
Incident date: Oct 31, 1996
POWER STEERING PUMP FAILED.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
Jul 17, 1997
Incident date: Feb 6, 1996
SPARK PLUGS.WIRES FAILED.
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Technical Service Bulletins — 1992 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN
1 manufacturer communications from 1 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL | 1 |
SM1601
Jan 14, 2016
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
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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
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| Year | Recalls | Complaints | |
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| 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 (current) | 9 | 182 | |
| 1991 | 8 | 0 | View |
| 1990 | 9 | 0 | View |
| 1989 | 9 | 0 | View |
| 1988 | 8 | 0 | View |
| 1987 | 5 | 0 | View |
| 1986 | 5 | 0 | View |
| 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 |