Blue Bird ALL AMERICAN

This model has recorded recalls in US, CA but none on file for AU — that may mean it wasn't sold there, or simply hasn't had a recall.

United States

  • SEATS:BARRIERSUS

    THE SEAT OCCUPANTS MAY BE SERIOUSLY INJURED IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH.

  • ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGUS

    IF THE STARTER CABLE CONTACTS THE FAN HUB WHILE THE FAN HUB IS IN OPERATION, THE CABLE COVERING MAY ABRADE WHICH COULD RESULT IN A DIRECT SHORT. A SHORT COULD POTENTIALLY RESULT IN A VEHICLE FIRE.

  • PARKING BRAKEUS

    INADVERTENT APPLICATION OF THE PARK BRAKE VALVE COULD CAUSE A VEHICLE CRASH WHICH COULD RESULT IN PROPERTY DAMAGE, PERSONAL INJURY, OR DEATH.

  • ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGUS

    IF THE STARTER CABLE CONTACTS THE FAN HUB WHILE THE FAN HUB IS IN OPERATION, THE CABLE COVERING MAY ABRADE WHICH COULD RESULT IN A DIRECT SHORT. A SHORT COULD POTENTIALLY RESULT IN A VEHICLE FIRE.

  • FUEL SYSTEM, DIESELUS

    A FUEL LEAK IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE CAN RESULT IN A FIRE.

  • PARKING BRAKEUS

    A parking brake system that is set to an insufficient application force may result in an increased possibility of unintended vehicle movement, which increases the risk of a crash.

  • STRUCTUREUS

    In the event of a vehicle crash, there is an increased risk that the window panels may separate and fall onto occupants causing injury.

  • EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITYUS

    If the platform side plates crack, the lift platform can separate from the lift and come to rest against the vehicle's lift door. When the doors are opened, the platform may fall out, increasing the risk of injury to the lift operator.

  • EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITYUS

    If the bearings move out of position, the stowed platform may have excessive movement resulting in failure of the platform mounting. This failure could cause the wheel chair lift platform to fall out of the vehicle when the doors are opened, increasing the risk of injury for the lift operator.

  • EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITYUS

    If the bearings move out of position, the stowed platform may have excessive movement resulting in failure of the platform mounting. This failure could cause the wheel chair lift platform to fall out of the vehicle when the doors are opened, increasing the risk of injury for the lift operator.

  • EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITYUS

    If the platform side plates crack, the lift platform can separate from the lift and come to rest against the vehicle's lift door. When the doors are opened, the platform may fall out, increasing the risk of injury to the lift operator.

  • EQUIPMENTUS

    If the clamps fail with patients in the stretchers, it can increase the risk of injury.

  • ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGUS

    A FUEL LEAK, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, CAN RESULT IN A VEHICLE FIRE.

  • ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGUS

    A FUEL LEAK, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, CAN RESULT IN A VEHICLE FIRE.

  • EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITYUS

    THE USER OF THE LIFT COULD BE INJURED SHOULD THE LIFT MOVE WITHOUT THE RESTRAINT BELT PROPERLY BUCKLED.

  • EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITYUS

    THE USER OF THE LIFT COULD BE INJURED SHOULD THE LIFT MOVE WITHOUT THE RESTRAINT BELT PROPERLY BUCKLED.

  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRINGUS

    If the cable contacts the chassis frame rail it could potentially chafe against the frame thereby creating a direct short which could result in a fire.

  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRINGUS

    If the cable contacts the chassis frame rail it could potentially chafe against the frame thereby creating a direct short which could result in a fire.

  • ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:HOSES/LINES/PIPING/FITTINGSUS

    Hot coolant leaking into the passenger compartment increases the risk of injury to the passengers.

  • ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEMUS

    Hot coolant leaking into the passenger compartment increases the risk of injury to the passengers.

  • SEATS:BARRIERSUS

    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.

  • EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITYUS

    A WHEELCHAIR OCCUPANT MAY DEFEAT OR RIDE OVER THE INSUFFICIENTLY LATCHED ROLL STOP. IF THIS OCCURS WHEN THE LIFT PLATFORM IS IN AN ELEVATED POSITION, THE WHEELCHAIRÂ’S OCCUPANT COULD FALL AND SUSTAIN INJURY.

  • ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINEUS

    The improper operation of the sensor could induce elevated exhaust temperatures or flames from the exhaust pipe, increasing the risk of a vehicle fire or burn injury to a person near the exhaust pipe.

  • ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINEUS

    The improper operation of the sensor could induce elevated exhaust temperatures or flames from the exhaust pipe, increasing the risk of a vehicle fire or burn injury to a person near the exhaust pipe.

  • ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINEUS

    If engine oil comes into contact with a hot surface, there is an increased risk of a fire.

  • ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINEUS

    If engine oil comes into contact with a hot surface, there is an increased risk of a fire.

  • STRUCTURE:BODYUS

    WITHOUT THE REQUIRED ADHESIVE, THERE IS AN INCREASED RISK OF INJURY TO THE BUS OCCUPANTS IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH.

  • EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITYUS

    WHEN THE PLATFORM OVERRUNS THE VEHICLE FLOOR LEVEL AND STOPS AT AN ANGLE FROM 15-20 DEGREES, IT IS POSSIBLE FOR A PERSON IN A WHEELCHAIR TO TIP OVER AND FOR SOMEONE STANDING ON THE PLATFORM TO FALL, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN INJURIES.

  • EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTSUS

    LOSS OF LOW BEAM HEADLIGHTS WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN OPERATION COULD IMPAIR THE DRIVER'S VISION AND RESULT IN A CRASH.

  • EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITYUS

    WHEN THE PLATFORM OVERRUNS THE VEHICLE FLOOR LEVEL AND STOPS AT AN ANGLE FROM 15-20 DEGREES, IT IS POSSIBLE FOR A PERSON IN A WHEELCHAIR TO TIP OVER AND FOR SOMEONE STANDING ON THE PLATFORM TO FALL, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN INJURIES.

  • STEERING:COLUMNUS

    MISLOCATED WELDS MAY RESULT IN TORSIONAL AND AXIAL STRENGTH FALLING BELOW ACCEPTABLE LEVELS. THIS CONDITION COULD RESULT IN SEPARATION OF THE STEERING COLUMN, LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL AND A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.

  • STEERING:COLUMNUS

    MISLOCATED WELDS MAY RESULT IN TORSIONAL AND AXIAL STRENGTH FALLING BELOW ACCEPTABLE LEVELS. THIS CONDITION COULD RESULT IN SEPARATION OF THE STEERING COLUMN, LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL AND A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.

  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLESUS

    THIS CONDITION COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.

  • SEATSUS

    IN THE EVENT THIS SHOULD OCCUR WHILE THE BUS IS IN OPERATION, THE DRIVER MAY LOSE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A CRASH.

  • SEATSUS

    IN THE EVENT THIS SHOULD OCCUR WHILE THE BUS IS IN OPERATION, THE DRIVER MAY LOSE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A CRASH.

  • SERVICE BRAKES, AIRUS

    IN THE EVENT OF A BRAKE SYSTEM PROBLEM, INCORRECT INSTALLATION OF THE AIR BRAKE LINES COULD RESULT IN A REDUCTION OR COMPLETE LOSS OF BRAKE ACTION, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

  • SERVICE BRAKES, AIRUS

    IN THE EVENT OF A BRAKE SYSTEM PROBLEM, INCORRECT INSTALLATION OF THE AIR BRAKE LINES COULD RESULT IN A REDUCTION OR COMPLETE LOSS OF BRAKE ACTION, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

  • SEATSUS

    When a Flip Seat is installed in front of another passenger seat, it is possible for the occupant of the rearward passenger seat to insert their toes and/or foot into the lower frame area of the Flip Seat. When a vehicle passenger occupies the Flip Seat, pushing the seat bottom downward to the horizontal position to sit in the seat, the occupant of the rearward seat could suffer a pinch point injury to their toes and/or foot.

  • STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDSUS

    IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE SIDE PANEL JOINTS MAY NOT ENDURE AS INTENDED AND THE PANELS MAY LOOSEN OR SEPARATE, INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY TO PASSENGERS.

  • ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGUS

    IF THE INLET OR OUTLET SECTIONS DISCONNECT, HOT EXHAUST GASES CAN VENT PRIOR TO EXITING THE TAILPIPE, CREATING THE RISK OF COMBUSTION AND A FIRE. IF BOTH CLAMPS FAIL, THERE IS A RISK IN SOME APPLICATIONS THAT THE DOC/DPF HOUSING MAY DETACH COMPLETELY, CREATING A ROAD HAZARD.

  • ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGUS

    IF THE INLET OR OUTLET SECTIONS DISCONNECT, HOT EXHAUST GASES CAN VENT PRIOR TO EXITING THE TAILPIPE, CREATING THE RISK OF COMBUSTION AND A FIRE. IF BOTH CLAMPS FAIL, THERE IS A RISK IN SOME APPLICATIONS THAT THE DOC/DPF HOUSING MAY DETACH COMPLETELY, CREATING A ROAD HAZARD.

  • STRUCTURE:BODYUS

    IN THE EVENT OF AN EMERGENCY, PASSENGERS COULD BE INJURED IF THEY ARE UNABLE TO QUICKLY EXIT THE BUS.

  • ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEMUS

    If all the exhaust hangers were to fail, the housings may fall onto the roadway, creating a road hazard and increasing the risk of a crash.

  • ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEMUS

    If all the exhaust hangers were to fail, the housings may fall onto the roadway, creating a road hazard and increasing the risk of a crash.

  • SEATSUS

    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.

  • STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTSUS

    IF THE HANDLE IS ACTUATED DURING A NON-EMERGENCY SITUATION AND DETACHES, THE EMERGENCY WINDOW CANNOT BE RE-SECURED, POSING A RISK THAT CHILDREN MAY FALL OR CLIMB OUT. HOWEVER, IF THE HANDLE WERE TO DETACH DURING AN EMERGENCY, THE EXIT WINDOW WILL OPEN AND EGRESS THROUGH THE WINDOW WILL NOT BE HINDERED.

  • STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARSUS

    IN THE EVENT OF AN EMERGENCY, EGRESS OF THE BUS MAY BE HINDERED POSSIBLY RESULTING IN INJURY TO THE VEHICLE OCCUPANTS.

  • STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARSUS

    IN THE EVENT OF AN EMERGENCY, EGRESS OF THE BUS MAY BE HINDERED POSSIBLY RESULTING IN INJURY TO THE VEHICLE OCCUPANTS.

  • STEERINGUS

    If the steering shaft clamp comes into contact with the rubber boot, additional effort would be needed to steer the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • STEERINGUS

    If the steering shaft clamp comes into contact with the rubber boot, additional effort would be needed to steer the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • EQUIPMENTUS

    EITHER CONDITION COULD REDUCE BRAKING ABILITY AND/OR LEAD TO LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

  • SEAT BELTS:FRONTUS

    Should this condition occur, the seat occupant may not be properly restrained and could be injured in an accident or sudden stop.

  • SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLYUS

    Should this condition occur, the seat occupant may not be properly restrained and could be injured in an accident or sudden stop.

  • FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:PRESSURE RELIEF DEVICESUS

    A natural gas leak in the presence of an ignition source could potentially cause a fire or explosion.

  • SEAT BELTSUS

    If the seat belts are improperly anchored, there is an increased risk of occupant injury in the event of a crash.

  • SEAT BELTS: REAR/OTHER:BUCKLE ASSEMBLYUS

    If the latch plate remains partially engaged after the button is pressed, egress from the vehicle could be hindered which would increase the risk of injury in the event of an emergency.

  • SUSPENSION:FRONTUS

    A broken suspension bolt would require greater steering input to control the bus, thereby increasing the risk of a crash.

  • STRUCTURE:BODYUS

    A joint separation between the rear wheelhousing and body gusset panel may increase the risk the injury to bus occupants in the event of a crash.

  • SUSPENSION:FRONTUS

    A broken suspension bolt would require greater steering input to control the bus, thereby increasing the risk of a crash.

  • PARKING BRAKEUS

    If the park brake pedal arm fractures, the bus may unexpectedly roll increasing the risk of personal injury or a vehicle crash.

  • SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLYUS

    If the latch plate remains partially engaged after the button is pressed, egress from the vehicle could be hindered which would increase the risk of injury in the event of an emergency.

  • STRUCTUREUS

    An unsecured seat restraining barrier may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing their risk of injury.

  • FUEL SYSTEM, DIESELUS

    If the engine stalls unexpectedly there is an increased risk of a crash.

  • FUEL SYSTEM, DIESELUS

    If the engine stalls unexpectedly there is an increased risk of a crash.

  • PARKING BRAKEUS

    If the parking brake does not engage properly, the vehicle may unexpectedly move, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.

  • PARKING BRAKEUS

    If the parking brake does not engage properly, the vehicle may unexpectedly move, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.

  • EQUIPMENTUS

    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 injury.

  • EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITYUS

    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.

  • SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:CALIPERUS

    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 condition increases the risk of injury.

  • SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISCUS

    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 condition increases the risk of injury.

  • STEERINGUS

    If the steering shaft clamp comes into contact with the rubber boot, additional effort would be needed to steer the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • SEATSUS

    In a rear crash event, the occupant's head may contact the D-Ring mounting stud, resulting in a head injury or even death.

  • SEATSUS

    A loose or missing shoulder belt D-ring may prevent the seat belt from adequately restraining the seat occupant in the event of a crash, increasing their risk of injury.

  • SEATSUS

    If the seats are built with this seat bottom foam core, the seats may not resist catching fire in the presence of an ignition source, increasing the risk that a fire may start or spread.

  • STEERINGUS

    If the steering shaft clamp comes into contact with the rubber boot, additional effort would be needed to steer the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • OTHER:SCHOOL BUS STOP ARM ASSEMBLYUS

    Without a reflective decal, the stop arms would have reduced visibility to other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • SEATSUS

    In the event of a crash, the seat can separate from the base frame, increasing the risk of injury to the seat occupant.

  • POWER TRAINUS

    A sudden loss of drive power and loss of power steering increases the risk of a crash.

  • SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGEUS

    In the event of a crash, seat belt anchorages that do not remain secured increase the risk of injury to those seat occupants.

  • FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:FUEL RAILUS

    A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.

  • POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINEUS

    A vehicle reversing faster than expected can increase the risk of a crash.

  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWAREUS

    An unexpected loss of drive and power steering may increase the risk of a crash.

  • POWER TRAINUS

    A loss of assisted power steering increases the risk of a crash.

  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANELUS

    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.

  • STRUCTURE:EMERGENCY:ESCAPE/EGRESS/EXITUS

    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.

  • POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)US

    Unexpected vehicle movement can increase the risk of a crash.

  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:SHOCK PROTECTIONUS

    An undetected high voltage isolation can expose service personnel to high voltage, increasing the risk of injury.

  • FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:FUEL RAILUS

    A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.

  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEMUS

    An improperly grounded air compressor can cause electric shock, increasing the risk of injury.

  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANELUS

    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.

  • STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARSUS

    In the event of a crash, if the roof sheets separate, there is an increased risk of injury.

  • EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELSUS

    An emergency exit label that is difficult to read can prevent or delay the use of the emergency exit, increasing the risk of injury.

  • SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGEUS

    In the event of a crash, seat belt anchorages that do not remain secured increase the risk of injury to those seat occupants.

  • STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARSUS

    Roof panels that separate during a crash can increase the risk of injury.

  • EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELSUS

    Without a warning label, the seat may be used improperly, increasing the risk of injury.

  • PARKING BRAKEUS

    Unintended movement can increase the risk of a crash.

  • PARKING BRAKEUS

    Unintended movement can increase the risk of a crash.

Canada

Australia

No recorded recalls for this model in Australia.