TSB: BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN, VISION (2010–2020)

Bulletin SM1904 — October 15, 2019

Bulletin Details

Bulletin IDSM1904
ManufacturerBLUE BIRD
ModelsALL AMERICAN, VISION
Model Years2010–2020
Date IssuedOctober 15, 2019
Date Added to NHTSASeptember 30, 2021
ComponentELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Vehicles Affected42 combinations

What is a TSB?

A Technical Service Bulletin is a document issued by the vehicle manufacturer to inform dealership technicians about a known issue and the recommended repair procedure. TSBs are not mandatory recalls — they serve as repair guidance for common problems.

If your vehicle has this issue, bring this bulletin ID to your dealer. If under warranty, the repair should be covered at no cost.

Summary

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

Affected Vehicles

MakeModelYearComponent
BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN 2020 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
BLUE BIRD VISION 2020 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN 2019 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
BLUE BIRD VISION 2019 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN 2018 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
BLUE BIRD VISION 2018 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN 2017 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
BLUE BIRD VISION 2017 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN 2016 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
BLUE BIRD VISION 2016 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN 2015 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
BLUE BIRD VISION 2015 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN 2014 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
BLUE BIRD VISION 2014 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN 2013 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
BLUE BIRD VISION 2013 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN 2012 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
BLUE BIRD VISION 2012 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN 2011 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
BLUE BIRD VISION 2011 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN 2010 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

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What Should You Do?

If your vehicle is affected by this TSB, contact your authorized BLUE BIRD dealer. Bring this bulletin ID (SM1904) when you visit. If under warranty, the repair should be free. If your warranty has expired, ask about goodwill coverage — manufacturers sometimes cover TSB-related repairs beyond the warranty period.

Frequently Asked Questions

A recall is a mandatory safety fix — the manufacturer must repair every affected vehicle for free. A TSB is an advisory document that describes a known issue and the recommended fix, but repairs are not required. However, some TSBs eventually lead to recalls if the issue poses a safety risk. TSBs are generally issued for quality or performance problems, while recalls address safety defects.

If your vehicle is still under the manufacturer's warranty, TSB-related repairs are typically covered at no cost. If your warranty has expired, you can ask the dealer about goodwill or customer assistance programs. Many manufacturers will cover or partially cover repairs for well-known issues, especially if the TSB was issued recently or affects a large number of vehicles.

Check the make, model, and model year listed above against your vehicle. If they match, this bulletin likely applies. However, TSBs may only affect vehicles with specific production dates, VIN ranges, or configurations. Your dealer can confirm by entering your VIN into their service system, which will show all applicable TSBs and recalls.

This data comes from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Manufacturers are required to submit copies of all communications (including TSBs) sent to their dealers to NHTSA. The agency makes this data publicly available as part of its vehicle safety monitoring program.