2019 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN
26 recalls — 2 complaints — 29 TSBs
24V758000 Oct 11, 2024
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Defect Description
Blue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain 2019-2024 Vision and All American school buses. The emergency exit label operating instructions lettering is too small and may be difficult to read. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety ... Read more
Consequence
An emergency exit label that is difficult to read can prevent or delay the use of the emergency exit, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the emergency exit label, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 9, 2024. Owners may contact Blue Bird Customer Service at 478-822-2242. Blue Bird's number for this recall is R23CK (SB).
24V543000 Jul 19, 2024
STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS
Defect Description
Blue Bird Bus Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain 2019-2023 Vision, All American Front Engine, and All American Rear Engine school buses. An exterior roof joint may have been manufactured with insufficient strength that can allow the roof panels to separate in a crash. As such, these vehicles... Read more
Consequence
Roof panels that separate during a crash can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect the roof panel joints and install additional rivets as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 17, 2024. Owners may contact Blue Bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242.
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
23V276000 Apr 18, 2023
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE
Defect Description
Blue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain 2018-2021 All American and Vision School Buses, equipped with PowerDrive 7000 electric drive systems. The System Control Module (SCM) may activate the anti-rollback feature, causing the vehicle to reverse faster than expected when the vehicle ... Read more
Consequence
A vehicle reversing faster than expected can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will update the SCM software calibration, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 10, 2023. Owners may contact Blue Bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242. Blue Bird's number for this recall is R23CG (SB)
22V505000 Jul 14, 2022
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM
Defect Description
Blue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain 2018-2022 All American and Vision school buses equipped with Cummins PD7000 Electric Drivetrains containing an electric air compressor. The air compressor housing is improperly grounded, causing electrical voltage greater than 50V AC during op... Read more
Consequence
An improperly grounded air compressor can cause electric shock, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy
Dealers will install an electrical ground strap between the compressor motor housing and vehicle chassis, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 6, 2023. Owners may contact Blue Bird's customer service at 1-478-822-2242. Blue Bird's number for this recall is R22BY-SB.
21V313000 May 4, 2021
FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:FUEL RAIL
Defect Description
Blue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain 2018-2022 All American vehicles. The sealing washer may not seat correctly in the pilot bore holes, allowing the high pressure fuel rail assembly to leak.
Consequence
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect the rail threads and fuel lines, and replace the rail as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on July 30, 2021. Owners may contact Blue Bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242. Blue Bird's number for this recall is R21BH-NSB.
21V312000 May 4, 2021
FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:FUEL RAIL
Defect Description
Blue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain 2018-2022 All American buses. The sealing washer may not seat correctly in the pilot bore holes, allowing the high pressure fuel rail assembly to leak.
Consequence
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy
The remedy for this recall is still under development. Owner notification letters were mailed on July 30, 2021. Owners may contact Blue Bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242. Blue Bird's number for this recall is R21BH-SB.
21V300000 Apr 28, 2021
STEERING
Defect Description
Blue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain 2018-2021 Vision and All American school buses. The drivetrain may experience an electromagnetic noise on the Control Area Network (CAN) bus, which may cause a loss of electrical power to the power steering pump.
Consequence
A loss of assisted power steering increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Cummins will replace the High Voltage Low Power Inverter Harness, and install an overlay harness, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters were mailed on May 22, 2021. Owner notification letters were mailed on October 25, 2021. Owners may contact Blue Bird customer service at 1-478-822-... Read more
21V253000 Apr 12, 2021
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
Defect Description
Blue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain 2018-2021 Vision and All American school buses. The electric drive train cannot detect isolation faults when the high voltage contactors are closed.
Consequence
An undetected high voltage isolation can expose service personnel to high voltage, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy
Blue Bird will notify owners, and dealers will update the Vehicle Control Unit software or install a different combination of High Voltage Power Distribution Unit hardware, free of charge. The recall began on May 22, 2021. Owners may contact Blue Bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242. Blue Bird... Read more
20V409000 Jul 15, 2020
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
Defect Description
Blue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain 2018-2021 All-American and 2019-2021 Vision school buses. The three-point seatbelt assembly may have been installed without reinforcing washers under the floor at the anchorage point, possibly preventing the assembly from remaining anchored in... Read more
Consequence
In the event of a crash, seat belt anchorages that do not remain secured increase the risk of injury to those seat occupants.
Remedy
Blue Bird will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the seat belt anchorage point hardware and install any missing hardware as needed, free of charge. This recall began August 11, 2020. Owners may contact Blue Bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242. Blue Bird's number for this recall is R20AX... Read more
20V407000 Jul 15, 2020
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
Defect Description
Blue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain 2019-2021 Vision and All-American transit buses. The three-point seatbelt assembly may have been installed without reinforcing washers under the floor at the anchorage point, possibly preventing the assembly from remaining anchored in the even... Read more
Consequence
In the event of a crash, seat belt anchorages that do not remain secured increase the risk of injury to those seat occupants.
Remedy
Blue Bird will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the seat belt anchorage point hardware and install any missing hardware as needed, free of charge. The recall began August 11, 2020. Owners may contact Blue Bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242. Blue Bird's number for this recall is R20AX-... 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
20V074000 Feb 11, 2020
POWER TRAIN
Defect Description
Blue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Vision and All American school buses equipped with 7000 EV electric drivetrain units. A connector within the wire harnesses may become unplugged causing loss of communication between control modules, resulting in sudden loss of driv... Read more
Consequence
A sudden loss of drive power and loss of power steering increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Blue Bird will notify owners, and Cummins dealers will install a cable tie on the connector to maintain the connector locking tab in the locked position, free of charge. The recall began March 12, 2020. Owners may contact Blue Bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242 or Cummins customer service at ... Read more
19V765000 Oct 25, 2019
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
Defect Description
Blue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Vision and All American school buses equipped with Cummins PowerDrive 7000 EV electric drivetrain units. Due to a software error, the VCU may activate the anti-roll back feature during slow moving or stop and go conditions, which can... Read more
Consequence
Unexpected vehicle movement can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Blue Bird has notified owners, and Cummins dealers will update the VCU software, free of charge. The recall began October 30, 2019. Owners may contact Cummins customer service at 1-800-286-6467 or Blue Bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242. Blue Bird's number for this recall is R19AJ-SB.
19V707000 Oct 4, 2019
STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS
Defect Description
Blue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain 2019-2021 All American and Vision school buses. An insufficient number of rivets were installed in the roof sheets, allowing the roof sheets to separate in the event of a severe impact. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirem... Read more
Consequence
In the event of a crash, if the roof sheets separate, there is an increased risk of injury.
Remedy
Blue Bird will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the roof joints and add the sufficient number of rivets, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began October 22, 2019. Owners may contact Blue Bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242. Blue Bird's number for this recall is R19AH.
19V526000 Jul 12, 2019
STRUCTURE:EMERGENCY:ESCAPE/EGRESS/EXIT
Defect Description
Blue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain 2018-2020 Vision and All American school buses equipped with Specialty Manufacturing Prolo roof emergency exit hatches. Due to a manufacturing issue, the roof hatch external handle may unexpectedly break under reasonable use. As such, these v... Read more
Consequence
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.
Remedy
Blue Bird will notify owners, and Specialty dealers will replace the outer handle, free of charge. The recall began August 21, 2019. Owners may contact Blue Bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242. Blue Bird's number for this recall is R19AF - SB.
19V471000 Jun 19, 2019
HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEM
Defect Description
Blue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Vision and All American school buses equipped with PowerDrive 7000 EV electric drivetrains. The Vehicle Control Unit (VCU) may unexpectedly shut down the high voltage contactors, resulting in loss of all systems powered by high volta... Read more
Consequence
An unexpected loss of drive and power steering may increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Cummins will notify Blue Bird owners and will update the VCU software with a revised version, free of charge. The recall began July 24, 2019. Owners may contact Cummins customer service at 1-800-286-6467 or Blue Bird at 1-478-822-2242. Blue Bird's number for this recall is R19AE (SB).
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
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
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.
18V880000 Dec 11, 2018
PARKING BRAKE
Defect Description
Blue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain 2019 Blue Bird All American and Vision school buses. The parking brake cable may disengage from the foot pedal assembly, possibly allowing the bus to unintentionally move. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federa... Read more
Consequence
Unintended movement can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Blue Bird will notify owners and dealers will install a clevis cable retention clip and cable-end return spring, free of charge. The recall began February 6, 2019. Owners may contact Blue Bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242. Blue Bird's number for this recall is R19ZU-SB.
18V881000 Dec 11, 2018
PARKING BRAKE
Defect Description
Blue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain 2019 Blue Bird All American and Vision transit buses. The parking brake cable may disengage from the foot pedal assembly, possibly allowing the bus to unintentionally move. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Fede... Read more
Consequence
Unintended movement can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Blue Bird will notify owners and dealers will install a clevis cable retention clip and cable-end return spring, free of charge. The recall began February 6, 2019. Owners may contact Blue Bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242. Blue Bird's number for this recall is R19ZU-NSB.
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.
18V566000 Aug 28, 2018
SEATS
Defect Description
Blue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain 2019 Blue Bird All American and 2019-2020 Blue Bird Vision school buses, equipped with certain NextGen School Bus seats with Integrated Child Restraint Systems. These seats may be missing a warning label on the lower restraint strap. As such,... Read more
Consequence
Without a warning label, the seat may be used improperly, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy
Blue Bird will notify owners, and dealers will install a warning label to the lower restraint strap portion of the Restraint Belt System, free of charge. The recall began September 26, 2018. Owners may contact Blue Bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242. Blue Bird's number for this recall is R18... Read more
18V264000 Apr 25, 2018
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
Defect Description
Blue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Blue Bird All American and Vision transit buses. The primary and secondary air brake gauges on the instrument cluster may intermittently indicate "0 PSI" instead of the correct air pressure in the tanks. As such, these vehicles fail ... Read more
Consequence
If the gauges do not correctly display the air pressure that is in the tanks, the operator will not be able to know when the air pressure is actually dropping, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Blue Bird will notify owners, and dealers will update the display software, free of charge. Owners may contact Blue Bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242. Blue Bird's number for this recall is R18ZE-NSB.
18V263000 Apr 25, 2018
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
Defect Description
Blue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Blue Bird All American and Vision school buses. The primary and secondary air brake gauges on the instrument cluster may intermittently indicate "0 PSI" instead of the correct air pressure in the tanks. As such, these vehicles fail ... Read more
Consequence
If the gauges do not correctly display the air pressure that is in the tanks, the operator will not be able to know when the air pressure is actually dropping, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Blue Bird will notify owners, and dealers will update the display software, free of charge. The recall began on August 1, 2018. Owners may contact Blue Bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242. Blue Bird's number for this recall is R18ZE-SB.
Complaint Statistics
2 total complaints
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| SEATS | 1 |
| POWER TRAIN | 1 |
SEATS
Sep 30, 2024
Incident date: Feb 22, 2023
I am writing to bring to your attention several persistent issues we have encountered with the Blue Bird student seating in our buses. The seat backs, constructed from a black mesh material welded at all four corners and secured with a top bar, have repeatedly failed. We have observed that nearly al... Read more
POWER TRAIN
Sep 30, 2024
Incident date: Feb 28, 2024
A check engine light appeared after a couple rough idle starts. I took it in to have the code read and it was a Cylinder 2 misfire. It was explained that it was not a big deal, just needed to replace spark plugs. I replaced spark plugs (car has 65K miles), picked the car back and the problem still ... Read more
Technical Service Bulletins — 2019 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN
29 manufacturer communications from 17 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 7 |
| 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 5 |
| 100000 POWER TRAIN | 4 |
| 220000 SEATS | 3 |
| 350000 EQUIPMENT | 3 |
| 356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY | 2 |
| 980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 2 |
| 357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER | 1 |
SM 23-01
Aug 11, 2023
103600 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:COOLING UNIT AND LINES
A motor high temperature error can display on the instrument cluster when the OEM coolant valve in the closed position restricting coolant flow through the high voltage propulsion motor.
SM 23-01
Aug 11, 2023
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
A motor high temperature error can display on the instrument cluster when the OEM coolant valve in the closed position restricting coolant flow through the high voltage propulsion motor.
SM 23-01
Aug 11, 2023
100000 POWER TRAIN
A motor high temperature error can display on the instrument cluster when the OEM coolant valve in the closed position restricting coolant flow through the high voltage propulsion motor.
SM2203
Sep 2, 2022
100000 POWER TRAIN
SM2203: EV Recommended Starting Procedure This Service Memorandum is to announce the proper starting procedure to be followed for all Cummins EV powered units. The sequence is required due to multiple electronic modules required to wake u
SM2203
Sep 2, 2022
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
SM2203: EV Recommended Starting Procedure This Service Memorandum is to announce the proper starting procedure to be followed for all Cummins EV powered units. The sequence is required due to multiple electronic modules required to wake u
SM2202
Sep 2, 2022
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
SM2022 EV Maintenance and Service Documentation This Service Memorandum is to announce information on Cummins Power Electric buses now available at Quickserve Online. Dealer must have access to Quickserve to obtain these service maintena
SM2202
Sep 2, 2022
100000 POWER TRAIN
SM2022 EV Maintenance and Service Documentation This Service Memorandum is to announce information on Cummins Power Electric buses now available at Quickserve Online. Dealer must have access to Quickserve to obtain these service maintena
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
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
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
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
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
S19AC
Sep 18, 2019
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
Overview Blue Bird has determined that the exhaust muffler hanger rods may not be torqued properly. As part of this service bulletin, it is necessary to check the torque on rods to ensure they are torqued in accordance with the provided i
S19AC
Sep 18, 2019
350000 EQUIPMENT
Overview Blue Bird has determined that the exhaust muffler hanger rods may not be torqued properly. As part of this service bulletin, it is necessary to check the torque on rods to ensure they are torqued in accordance with the provided i
S19AC
Sep 16, 2019
063200 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
Overview Blue Bird has determined that the exhaust muffler hanger rods may not be torqued properly. As part of this service bulletin, it is necessary to check the torque on rods to ensure they are torqued in accordance with the provided in
S19AC
Sep 16, 2019
350000 EQUIPMENT
Overview Blue Bird has determined that the exhaust muffler hanger rods may not be torqued properly. As part of this service bulletin, it is necessary to check the torque on rods to ensure they are torqued in accordance with the provided in
S19ZI
Sep 9, 2019
220000 SEATS
Overview: Blue Bird and HSM Quality/Engineering teams have determined that the NextGen seats shipped from September 19, 2017 to March 21, 2019 have exposed holes in the rear side of the seat back frame that can allow a passenger(s) to inse
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
S19ZS
Mar 26, 2019
220000 SEATS
Overview: Blue Bird and HSM Quality/Engineering teams have determined that certain NexGen lap belt ready school bus seats manufactured from September 2017 to April 2018 have shown a history of breaking at the upper joint of the back rest a
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
R17ZBDL91117
Sep 18, 2017
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
NHTSA Recall number 17V-510 School bus.
R17ZBDL91117
Sep 18, 2017
350000 EQUIPMENT
NHTSA Recall number 17V-510 School bus.
R17ZBDL91117
Sep 18, 2017
220000 SEATS
NHTSA Recall number 17V-510 School bus.
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 (current) | 26 | 2 | |
| 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 | 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 |