2017 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN
10 recalls, 0 complaints - 89 TSBs
23V778000 Nov 20, 2023
STRUCTURE
Defect Description
Blue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain 2014-2024 All American school buses equipped with 39" High Back seat restraining barriers. The bolts securing the restraining barriers to the floor may separate when fully loaded. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements o... Read more
Consequence
An unsecured seat restraining barrier may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing their risk of injury.
Remedy
Dealers will install a longer bolt with rectangular washer and nut, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed January 16, 2024. Owners may contact Blue Bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242. Blue Bird's number for this recall is R23CU-SB. This recall is an expansion ... Read more
20V125000 Mar 3, 2020
SEATS:BARRIERS
Defect Description
Blue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain 2008-2021 Vision and All American school buses. The seat barrier behind the driver seat with an integrated 3-point seat belt may have been installed incorrectly and may be missing the reinforcing bracket. As such, these vehicles fail to compl... Read more
Consequence
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.
Remedy
Blue Bird will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and properly install the seat barrier including adding reinforcing bracket, as necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin April 23, 2020. Owners may contact Blue Bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242. Blue Bird's number for ... Read more
19V393000 May 24, 2019
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:CALIPER
Defect Description
Blue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain 2016-2020 Vision and 2015-2020 All American non-school buses equipped with ADB22X disc brakes. The driver side rear brakes may drag.
Consequence
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 condit... Read more
Remedy
Blue Bird will notify owners, and dealers will install a new caliper with an updated clearance adjustment mechanism, free of charge. Blue Bird issued owners interim notification on July 18, 2019. The recall began August 28, 2019. Owners may contact Blue Bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242. B... Read more
19V391000 May 24, 2019
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC
Defect Description
Blue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain 2015-2020 Vision and All American school buses equipped with Bendix ADB22X air brakes. The driver side rear brakes may drag.
Consequence
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 conditio... Read more
Remedy
Blue Bird will notify owners, and dealers will install a new caliper with an updated clearance adjustment mechanism, free of charge. Blue Bird issued owners interim notification on July 18, 2019. The recall began August 28, 2019. Owners may contact Blue Bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242. B... Read more
19V082000 Feb 11, 2019
EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
Defect Description
Blue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain 2015-2019 Vision and All American school buses equipped with Ricon S-Series Titanium Wheelchair lifts. The wheelchair lift positioning input cam may fail while the lift is in use, allowing the platform to travel higher than the vehicle's floor... Read more
Consequence
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.
Remedy
Blue Bird will notify owners, and Ricon dealers will replace the wheelchair lift positioning input cam, free of charge. The recall began March 4, 2019. Owners may contact Ricon customer service at 1-800-322-2884. Blue Bird's number for this recall is R19ZP-SB.
18V801000 Nov 14, 2018
EQUIPMENT
Defect Description
Blue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain 2007-2019 Blue Bird All American ambulance buses. The clamps that secure the stacked stretchers may fail from repeated use or from high loads.
Consequence
If the clamps fail with patients in the stretchers, it can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy
Blue Bird will notify owners, and dealers will install redesigned clamps, free of charge. The recall began December 12, 2018. Owners may contact Blue Bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242. Blue Bird's number for this recall is R18ZQ-NSB.
16V405000 Jun 6, 2016
EQUIPMENT
Defect Description
Blue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain model year 2015-2017 All American transit buses manufactured from November 13, 2014, through May 4, 2016, and 2016-2017 Vision transit buses manufactured from May 30, 2015, through February 2, 2016, equipped with Ricon S-Series (S2005 and S5510... Read more
Consequence
If the platform side plates crack or the platform mounting fails from out-of-position bearings, the lift platform can separate from the lift and come to rest against the vehicle's lift door. When the vehicle's doors are opened, the platform may fall onto the lift operator, increasing their risk of ... Read more
Remedy
Blue Bird will notify owners, and Ricon dealers will inspect the link arms for damage or for displaced bearings. The platform will be inspected for cracks. Any damaged parts will be replaced, free of charge. The recall began on June 27, 2016. Owners may contact Blue Bird customer service at 1-47... Read more
16V265000 May 3, 2016
SEATS
Defect Description
Blue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain model year 2017 All American Forward Engine transit buses manufactured February 9, 2016, to February 19, 2016 and one Vision transit bus manufactured on February 1, 2016, equipped with Freedman Integrated Child Seats (ICS) Passenger Seats. The... Read more
Consequence
In the event of a crash, the seat can separate from the base frame, increasing the risk of injury to the seat occupant.
Remedy
Blue Bird has notified owners, and dealers will replace the seats, free of charge. The recall began on May 23, 2016. Owners may contact Blue Bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242. Blue Bird's number for this recall is R16YP-NSB.
16V172000 Mar 25, 2016
SEATS
Defect Description
Blue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain model year 2011-2017 All American school buses manufactured from August 20, 2010, through December 16, 2015. Buses with rear side emergency doors have seats over the wheelhouse area whose rear legs may detach from the floor in a crash, resulti... Read more
Consequence
If the seat does not allow the occupant to be properly restrained in the event of a crash, they would be at an increased risk of injury.
Remedy
Blue Bird will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear leg assembly, free of charge. The recall began on April 19, 2016. Owners may contact Blue Bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242. Blue Bird's recall number for this campaign is R16YM-SB.
16V006000 Jan 8, 2016
OTHER:SCHOOL BUS STOP ARM ASSEMBLY
Defect Description
Blue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 All American school buses manufactured May 18, 2015, to November 9, 2015, and Vision school buses manufactured May 8, 2015, to October 27, 2015, equipped with certain Transpec T6000, T6100, and T7000 series school bus stop ... Read more
Consequence
Without a reflective decal, the stop arms would have reduced visibility to other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Blue Bird will notify owners, and dealers will replace the stop arm blade assembly, free of charge. The recall began on January 28, 2016. Owners may contact Blue Bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242 or the manufacturer of the stop arms at 1-800-951-7867. Blue Birds number for this recall is R1... Read more
No complaints found for this vehicle.
Technical Service Bulletins, 2017 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN
89 manufacturer communications from 37 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY | 14 |
| 350000 EQUIPMENT | 14 |
| 355100 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS | 10 |
| 045000 SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC | 6 |
| 162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR | 6 |
| 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 6 |
| 091100 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY | 5 |
| 355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL | 4 |
SU2201
Aug 18, 2022
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Cummins recently issued Temporary Repair Practice (TRP2484) for certain vehicles with DEF sensor failures in which DEF sensor replacement parts are not available. This provides a temporary ECM calibration that inhibits engine warning messag
SU1901
Dec 11, 2019
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Models Affected: 2010 thru 2021 All American Subject: This update provides information on the new surge tank fill necks for All American Instructions: There is a new kit available from Part Sales; 10066291 - Kit, Neck, Surge Tank. Thi
SM1906
Dec 11, 2019
100000 POWER TRAIN
The intent of Service Memorandum SM1906 is to make Blue Bird dealers aware that Cummins has released a calibration update improvement to reduce occurrence of a??Engine fault codes 3555 and 3556a?? on Cummins diesel engines with the followin
SM1905
Oct 15, 2019
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
SM1905: Blue Bird Vantage Dash Fault Codes Website Blue Bird Vantage "Dash Fault Codes" website page has been updated to include additional new fault codes for all applicable system types (brake, engine, and transmission). Also, "Powertr
SM1904
Oct 15, 2019
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
SM1904: New Ametek Parts & Software New Ametek instrument cluster part numbers and software now listed on the Blue Bird Dealer Vantage website. Also listed is a new Ametek gateway module and applicable software. New Ametek gateway modul
S19AG
Sep 19, 2019
357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
Blue Bird has determined that the CIT brand air conditioning relays should be replaced with Song Chuan brand relays (PN 00079077). Additionally, the wiring harness (PN 10023917) connected to the relay base should be inspected for any sign o
S19AG
Sep 19, 2019
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Blue Bird has determined that the CIT brand air conditioning relays should be replaced with Song Chuan brand relays (PN 00079077). Additionally, the wiring harness (PN 10023917) connected to the relay base should be inspected for any sign o
SM1903
Jul 26, 2019
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Service Memorandum (SM1903) includes basic troubleshooting steps for Cummins engines with "Aftertreatment Abnormal Update Rate Fault Codes". These codes indicate either a problem with the aftertreatment battery power/ground circuits, the p
SM1903
Jul 26, 2019
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Service Memorandum (SM1903) includes basic troubleshooting steps for Cummins engines with "Aftertreatment Abnormal Update Rate Fault Codes". These codes indicate either a problem with the aftertreatment battery power/ground circuits, the p
S19ZY
Mar 14, 2019
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Overview: The Blue Bird or Cummins Dealer is to use the Cummins INSITEa?? electronic service diagnostic program to set the a??Regeneration Inhibit Vehicle Speed Thresholda?? parameter value to 0 mph. Affected Units: All 2017-2020 mod
S19ZY
Mar 14, 2019
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Overview: The Blue Bird or Cummins Dealer is to use the Cummins INSITEa?? electronic service diagnostic program to set the a??Regeneration Inhibit Vehicle Speed Thresholda?? parameter value to 0 mph. Affected Units: All 2017-2020 mod
SU1702
Jun 1, 2017
117000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
The intent of SU1702 is to provide service part replacement instructions for our new Ametek instrument cluster. The new cluster will be in full production beginning June 5, 2017. During the time between now and June 5, 2017 Blue Bird will b
SM1608
Dec 8, 2016
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
New Blue Bird Support Center - Technical Bus Support: Dealer memo to announce the new on-line Blue Bird Support Center for technical bus support requests.
S16YX Instructio
Oct 2, 2016
091000 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE
Certification Label on Coated Fuel Tanks.
S16YX Instructio
Oct 2, 2016
355100 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Certification Label on Coated Fuel Tanks.
S16YU Instructio
Oct 2, 2016
045000 SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC
Rear Air Disc Brake Axle Shaft Flange Gasket Replacement.
S16YW Instructio
Oct 2, 2016
162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
Side Emergency Door Heater Pipe.
S16YW Instructio
Oct 2, 2016
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
Side Emergency Door Heater Pipe.
S16YW Instructio
Oct 2, 2016
350000 EQUIPMENT
Side Emergency Door Heater Pipe.
S16YX Dealer Let
Sep 29, 2016
091100 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Certification Label on Coated Fuel Tanks.
S16YX Dealer Let
Sep 29, 2016
355100 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Certification Label on Coated Fuel Tanks.
S16YX Non School
Sep 29, 2016
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
Remove coating from fuel tank certification label in order that the label be visible.
S16YX Non School
Sep 29, 2016
070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Remove Coating from fuel tank certification label in order that label be visible.
S16YX School Bus
Sep 29, 2016
355100 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Remove coating from fuel tank certification label in order that the label be visible
S16YX School Bus
Sep 29, 2016
070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Remove coating from fuel tank certification label in order that the label be visible
S16YX Owner Lett
Sep 29, 2016
355100 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Certification Label on Coated Fuel Tanks
S16YX Owner Lett
Sep 29, 2016
091100 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Certification Label on Coated Fuel Tanks
S16YX Non School
Sep 29, 2016
355100 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Remove coating from fuel tank certification label in order that the label be visible.
S16YX Non School
Sep 29, 2016
070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Remove coating from fuel tank certification label in order that the label be visible.
S16YX Instructio
Sep 29, 2016
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
Certification Label on Coated Fuel Tanks
S16YX Instructio
Sep 29, 2016
091100 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Certification Label on Coated Fuel Tanks
S16YX Dealer Let
Sep 29, 2016
355100 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Certification Label on Coated Fuel Tanks
S16YX Dealer Let
Sep 29, 2016
091100 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Certification Label on Coated Fuel Tanks
S16YX School Bus
Sep 29, 2016
355100 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Remove Coating from fuel tank certification label in order that label be visible.
S16YX School Bus
Sep 29, 2016
070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Remove Coating from fuel tank certification label in order that label be visible.
S16YX Instructio
Sep 29, 2016
350000 EQUIPMENT
Certification Label on Coated Fuel Tanks
S16YX Non School
Sep 29, 2016
355100 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Remove Coating from fuel tank certification label in order that label be visible.
S16YX Owner Lett
Sep 29, 2016
091100 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Certification Label on Coated Fuel Tanks.
S16YX Owner Lett
Sep 29, 2016
355100 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Certification Label on Coated Fuel Tanks.
S16YX
Sep 29, 2016
355100 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
S16YX, Certification Label on Coated Fuel Tanks: Certain 2017 model year Blue Bird Vision and All American School Buses manufactured from February 11, 2016, through August 22, 2016, and one model year 2017 All American Non- School Bus manu
S16YW Dealer Let
Sep 9, 2016
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
Side Emergency Door Heater Pipe.
S16YW Dealer Let
Sep 9, 2016
162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
Side Emergency Door Heater Pipe.
S16YW Non-School
Sep 9, 2016
162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
Will require inspection of the heater pipe installation at the side emergency
S16YW Non-School
Sep 9, 2016
350000 EQUIPMENT
Will require inspection of the heater pipe installation at the side emergency
S16YW Non-School
Sep 9, 2016
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
Will require inspection of the heater pipe installation at the side emergency
S16YW Owner Lett
Sep 9, 2016
162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
Side Emergency Door Heater Pipe.
S16YW Owner Lett
Sep 9, 2016
350000 EQUIPMENT
Side Emergency Door Heater Pipe.
S16YW Owner Lett
Sep 9, 2016
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
Side Emergency Door Heater Pipe.
S16YW School Bus
Sep 9, 2016
162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
Will require inspection of the heater ppe installation at thr side emergency door.
S16YW School Bus
Sep 9, 2016
350000 EQUIPMENT
Will require inspection of the heater ppe installation at thr side emergency door.
S16YW School Bus
Sep 9, 2016
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
Will require inspection of the heater ppe installation at thr side emergency door.
S16YW Dealer Let
Sep 9, 2016
350000 EQUIPMENT
Side Emergency Door Heater Pipe.
S16YW
Sep 9, 2016
350000 EQUIPMENT
S16YW, Side Emergency Door Heater Pipe: Certain 2016 through 2017 model year Blue Bird Vision and All American School and Non- School Buses equipped with optional Side Emergency Doors manufactured from October 21, 2014, through July 14, 20
S16YW Dealer Let
Sep 9, 2016
160000 STRUCTURE
Certain 2016 through 2017 model year Blue Bird Vision and All American Non-School Buses equipped with optional Side Emergency Doors manufactured from February 26, 2015 - May 4, 2016, will require inspection of the heater pipe installation a
S16YW Dealer Let
Sep 9, 2016
350000 EQUIPMENT
Certain 2016 through 2017 model year Blue Bird Vision and All American Non-School Buses equipped with optional Side Emergency Doors manufactured from February 26, 2015 - May 4, 2016, will require inspection of the heater pipe installation a
S16YW Dealer Let
Sep 9, 2016
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
Certain 2016 through 2017 model year Blue Bird Vision and All American Non-School Buses equipped with optional Side Emergency Doors manufactured from February 26, 2015 - May 4, 2016, will require inspection of the heater pipe installation a
S16YW Instructio
Sep 9, 2016
161000 STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
Side Emergency Door heater piping may not be installed properly. Floor covering material may not be trimmed properly forcing heater pipe to be too high.
S16YW Instructio
Sep 9, 2016
350000 EQUIPMENT
Side Emergency Door heater piping may not be installed properly. Floor covering material may not be trimmed properly forcing heater pipe to be too high.
S16YW Instructio
Sep 9, 2016
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
Side Emergency Door heater piping may not be installed properly. Floor covering material may not be trimmed properly forcing heater pipe to be too high.
S16YW Owner Lett
Sep 9, 2016
162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
Certain 2016 through 2017 model year Blue Bird Vision and All American School and Non- School Buses equipped with optional Side Emergency Doors manufactured from October 21, 2014, through July 14, 2016, will require inspection of the heater
S16YW Owner Lett
Sep 9, 2016
350000 EQUIPMENT
Certain 2016 through 2017 model year Blue Bird Vision and All American School and Non- School Buses equipped with optional Side Emergency Doors manufactured from October 21, 2014, through July 14, 2016, will require inspection of the heater
S16YW Owner Lett
Sep 9, 2016
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
Certain 2016 through 2017 model year Blue Bird Vision and All American School and Non- School Buses equipped with optional Side Emergency Doors manufactured from October 21, 2014, through July 14, 2016, will require inspection of the heater
S16YU Instructio
Sep 1, 2016
040100 SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:CRITICAL FASTENERS
Rear axle shaft flange gasket torque relaxes allowing for possible oil leak between the axle shaft and hub
S16YU Owner Lett
Sep 1, 2016
045000 SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC
On the subject buses, the possibility exists for an oil leak between the axle shaft and hub. To correct this it is necessary to replace both existing rear axle flange gaskets with new gaskets.
S16YU Non-School
Sep 1, 2016
040000 SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
Equipped with optional Air Disk Brake will require replacement of both existing
S16YU Owner Lett
Sep 1, 2016
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
On the subject buses, the possibility exists for an oil leak between the axle shaft and hub. To correct this it is necessary to replace both existing rear axle flange gaskets with new gaskets.
S16YU Owner Lett
Sep 1, 2016
350000 EQUIPMENT
On the subject buses, the possibility exists for an oil leak between the axle shaft and hub. To correct this it is necessary to replace both existing rear axle flange gaskets with new gaskets.
S16YU Owner Lett
Sep 1, 2016
204000 WHEELS:HUB
On the subject buses, the possibility exists for an oil leak between the axle shaft and hub. To correct this it is necessary to replace both existing rear axle flange gaskets with new gaskets.
S16YU Instructio
Sep 1, 2016
350000 EQUIPMENT
Rear axle shaft flange gasket torque relaxes allowing for possible oil leak between the axle shaft and hub
S16YU
Sep 1, 2016
030000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
S16YU, Rear Air Disc Brake Axle Shaft Flange Gasket Replacement: Certain model year 2015-2017 Vision and All American School Buses manufactured from November 15, 2013 through August 3, 2016 and certain model year 2015-2017 Vision and All A
S16YU Dealer Let
Sep 1, 2016
045000 SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC
Rear Air Disc Brake Axle Shaft Flange Gasket Replacement.
S16YU Dealer Let
Sep 1, 2016
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Rear Air Disc Brake Axle Shaft Flange Gasket Replacement.
S16YU School Bus
Sep 1, 2016
045000 SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC
Equipped with optional Air Disk Brake will require replacement of both existing
S16YU School Bus
Sep 1, 2016
350000 EQUIPMENT
Equipped with optional Air Disk Brake will require replacement of both existing
S16YU School Bus
Sep 1, 2016
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
Equipped with optional Air Disk Brake will require replacement of both existing
S16YU Instructio
Sep 1, 2016
106200 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT
Rear axle shaft flange gasket torque relaxes allowing for possible oil leak between the axle shaft and hub
S16YU Instructio
Sep 1, 2016
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
Rear axle shaft flange gasket torque relaxes allowing for possible oil leak between the axle shaft and hub
SM1604
Jul 5, 2016
080000 FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
New Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) Tank Assemblies (Gen 5 Tri-Function Sensor): Dealer Memo to provide service related information for buses equipped with new Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) tank assemblies. Blue Bird buses equipped with new (DEF
SM1304
Jul 5, 2016
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Gen 4 Analog DEF Level Sensor Troubleshooting: Original Date of Issue: February 25, 2013 Revision: July 5, 2016 The Service Memorandum updates the model year range, engine models affected, and includes Tank Assembly information.
S16YN
Apr 11, 2016
045000 SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC
Service Bulletin: Rear Air Disc Brake Axle Shaft Flange Nut Replacement: Certain 2015 through 2017 model year Blue Bird Visions and All Americans School and Non-School units equipped with optional Air Disc Brakes manufactured from Novembe
SU1603
Mar 22, 2016
117000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
ACTIA Instrument Cluster Replacement: Instructions for ACTIA Instrument Cluster Replacement features.
SU1601
Feb 4, 2016
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
T3 Electric Door Actuator Improvements: Service Update to announce the availability of a new kit from Part Sales. 10045705 - Kit, Actuator, Entrance Door, Electric, Service Only for electric operated entrance doors. Date Range: 09/19/2
S16YJ
Feb 4, 2016
063000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
Service Bulletin: Rear Engine Exhaust Cables: Certain 2011 through 2017 model year Blue Bird All American Rear Engine school and non-school buses manufactured from June 5, 2010 through December 8, 2015, and equipped with optional Cummins
SM1601
Jan 14, 2016
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Blue Bird Troubleshooting Guides: Blue Bird announcement of the addition of troubleshooting guides for assisting in the service of the Blue Bird products. These troubleshooting guides are available on the Vantage website.
S16YU Owner Lett
Jan 9, 2016
350000 EQUIPMENT
Rear Air Disc Brake Axle Shaft Flange Gasket Replacement.
S16YU Owner Lett
Jan 9, 2016
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
Rear Air Disc Brake Axle Shaft Flange Gasket Replacement.
S16YU Owner Lett
Jan 9, 2016
045000 SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC
Rear Air Disc Brake Axle Shaft Flange Gasket Replacement.
No comms 2022-10
Oct 17, 2022
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
There are no Manufacturer Communications in accordance with 49 CFR 579.5 to report for October 2022 for Blue Bird Body Company.
No comms 2023-12
Jan 1, 2024
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
There are no Manufacturer Communications in accordance with 49 CFR 579.5 to report for December 2023 for Blue Bird Body Company.
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 (current) | 10 | 0 | |
| 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 | 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 |