There have been 168 safety recalls for the Blue Bird All American. The most recent recalls are shown below. Table 1 and Table 2 show the historical recalls and the recall statistics by the model year of the Blue Bird All American.
the operator may inadvertently activate the high beams, affecting the vision of other drivers and increasing the risk of a crash.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2025 Blue Bird All American |
| Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING |
| Recall Summary: blue bird body company (blue bird) is recalling one 2025 all american transit bus. due to incorrect wiring, the high and low beams are reversed, causing the high beam indicator to illuminate incorrectly.... Details of this recall 🔎 |
the operator may inadvertently activate the high beams, affecting the vision of other drivers and increasing the risk of a crash.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2024 Blue Bird All American, 2025 Blue Bird All American |
| Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING |
| Recall Summary: blue bird body company (blue bird) is recalling certain 2024-2025 all american school buses. due to incorrect wiring, the high and low beams are reversed, causing the high beam indicator to illuminate incorrectly.... Details of this recall 🔎 |
an emergency exit label that is difficult to read can prevent or delay the use of the emergency exit, increasing the risk of injury.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2020 Blue Bird All American, 2021 Blue Bird All American, 2022 Blue Bird All American, 2023 Blue Bird All American, 2024 Blue Bird All American, 2021 Blue Bird Vision, 2022 Blue Bird Vision, 2023 Blue Bird Vision, 2024 Blue Bird Vision |
| Component: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS |
| Recall Summary: blue bird body company (blue bird) is recalling certain 2020-2024 all american and 2021-2024 vision transit buses. the emergency exit label operating instructions lettering is too small and may be difficult to read.... Details of this recall 🔎 |
an emergency exit label that is difficult to read can prevent or delay the use of the emergency exit, increasing the risk of injury.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2019 Blue Bird All American, 2020 Blue Bird All American, 2021 Blue Bird All American, 2022 Blue Bird All American, 2023 Blue Bird All American, 2024 Blue Bird All American, 2019 Blue Bird Vision, 2020 Blue Bird Vision, 2021 Blue Bird Vision, 2022 Blue Bird Vision, 2023 Blue Bird Vision, 2024 Blue Bird Vision |
| Component: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS |
| Recall Summary: 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.... Details of this recall 🔎 |
roof panels that separate during a crash can increase the risk of injury.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2019 Blue Bird All American, 2020 Blue Bird All American, 2021 Blue Bird All American, 2022 Blue Bird All American, 2023 Blue Bird All American, 2019 Blue Bird Vision, 2020 Blue Bird Vision, 2021 Blue Bird Vision, 2022 Blue Bird Vision, 2023 Blue Bird Vision |
| Component: STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS |
| Recall Summary: 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.... Details of this recall 🔎 |
air gauges and warnings that do not alert the driver to air pressure loss can result in driving without functioning brakes, increasing the risk of a crash.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2021 Blue Bird All American, 2022 Blue Bird All American, 2023 Blue Bird All American, 2024 Blue Bird All American, 2021 Blue Bird Vision, 2022 Blue Bird Vision |
| Component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR |
| Recall Summary: blue bird body company (blue bird) is recalling certain 2021-2024 all american and 2021-2022 vision school buses. a software error in the instrument cluster may cause the air pressure gauges and the visual and audio low air warnings to not function.... Details of this recall 🔎 |
air gauges and warnings that do not alert the driver to air pressure loss, can result in driving without functioning brakes, increasing the risk of a crash.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2022 Blue Bird All American, 2023 Blue Bird All American, 2024 Blue Bird All American |
| Component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR |
| Recall Summary: blue bird body company (blue bird) is recalling certain 2022-2024 all american transit buses. a software error in the instrument cluster may cause the air pressure gauges and the visual and audio low air warnings to not function.... Details of this recall 🔎 |
a vehicle reversing faster than expected can increase the risk of a crash.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2018 Blue Bird All American, 2019 Blue Bird All American, 2020 Blue Bird All American, 2021 Blue Bird All American, 2018 Blue Bird Vision, 2019 Blue Bird Vision, 2020 Blue Bird Vision, 2021 Blue Bird Vision |
| Component: POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE |
| Recall Summary: 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 ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
an unexpected engine shut down can increase the risk of a crash. additionally, a disabled school bus may require an evacuation procedure in an uncontrolled traffic situation, increasing the risk of injury to passengers.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2023 Blue Bird All American |
| Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM) |
| Recall Summary: blue bird body company (blue bird) is recalling certain 2023 all american school buses. the engine control module (ecm) may experience an internal short-circuit, which can result in an unexpected engine shut down without the ability to restart the vehicle.... Details of this recall 🔎 |
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.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2007 Blue Bird All American, 2008 Blue Bird All American, 2009 Blue Bird All American, 2010 Blue Bird All American, 2011 Blue Bird All American, 2012 Blue Bird All American, 2013 Blue Bird All American, 2006 Blue Bird Vision, 2007 Blue Bird Vision, 2008 Blue Bird Vision, 2009 Blue Bird Vision, 2010 Blue Bird Vision, 2011 Blue Bird Vision, 2012 Blue Bird Vision, 2013 Blue Bird Vision, 2014 Blue Bird Vision, 2015 Blue Bird Vision, 2016 Blue Bird Vision, 2017 Blue Bird Vision, 2018 Blue Bird Vision, 2019 Blue Bird Vision, 2020 Blue Bird Vision, 2021 Blue Bird Vision |
| Component: PARKING BRAKE |
| Recall Summary: blue bird body company (blue bird) is recalling certain 2006-2021 vision and 2007-2013 all american school buses. the floor-mounted parking brake may fail to hold the vehicle stationary on an incline when the vehicle is loaded to its maximum weight, due to an insufficient application force.... Details of this recall 🔎 |
| Date | Component | Vehicle Affected |
|---|---|---|
| Jan. 8, 2025 | Electrical System:wiring | 91 |
| Jan. 8, 2025 | Electrical System:wiring | 1 |
| Oct. 11, 2024 | Equipment:other:labels | 28,479 |
| Oct. 11, 2024 | Equipment:other:labels | 400 |
| Jul. 19, 2024 | Structure:body:roof And Pillars | 16,708 |
| Jun. 13, 2023 | Air Brake | 1,424 |
| Jun. 13, 2023 | Air Brake | 109 |
| Apr. 18, 2023 | Power Train:driveline | 419 |
| Aug. 8, 2022 | Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:engine Control Module (ecu/ecm) | 2 |
| Apr. 27, 2020 | Parking Brake | 2,264 |
| Nov. 28, 2018 | Seats | 12 |
| Aug. 17, 2017 | Seats | 309 |
| Mar. 23, 2017 | Seat Belt | 92 |
| Jun. 6, 2016 | Equipment | 32 |
| May. 3, 2016 | Seats | 6 |
| Mar. 25, 2016 | Seats | 67 |
| Jan. 8, 2016 | Other:school Bus Stop Arm Assembly | 112 |
| Nov. 4, 2015 | Adaptive Equipment | 90 |
| Nov. 4, 2015 | Adaptive Equipment | 5,114 |
| May. 19, 2015 | Engine And Engine Cooling:engine | 34 |
| May. 19, 2015 | Engine And Engine Cooling:engine | 840 |
| Mar. 10, 2015 | Seat Belt | 1,344 |
| Mar. 3, 2015 | Steering | 399 |
| Feb. 27, 2015 | Steering | 40 |
| Feb. 3, 2015 | Engine And Engine Cooling:exhaust System | 474 |
| Feb. 3, 2015 | Engine And Engine Cooling:exhaust System | 1,936 |
| Dec. 17, 2014 | Parking Brake | 2 |
| Dec. 17, 2014 | Parking Brake | 304 |
| Nov. 5, 2014 | Diesel Fuel System | 17 |
| Aug. 19, 2014 | Adaptive Equipment | 90 |
| Aug. 19, 2014 | Adaptive Equipment | 5,114 |
| Aug. 12, 2014 | Diesel Fuel System | 934 |
| Jul. 18, 2014 | Fuel System, Other:storage:tank Assembly:pressure Relief Devices | 32 |
| Jun. 11, 2014 | Engine And Engine Cooling:cooling System:hose | 587 |
| Jun. 11, 2014 | Engine And Engine Cooling:cooling System | 1,935 |
| Jun. 5, 2014 | Steering | 2,539 |
| Jun. 5, 2014 | Steering | 444 |
| Apr. 23, 2014 | Engine And Engine Cooling:engine | 20 |
| Mar. 11, 2014 | Structure:body | 526 |
| Feb. 27, 2014 | Engine And Engine Cooling:engine | 695 |
| Dec. 24, 2013 | Parking Brake | 217 |
| Nov. 20, 2013 | Seat Belts: Rear:buckle Assembly | 146 |
| Nov. 20, 2013 | Seat Belts:front:buckle Assembly | 802 |
| Oct. 31, 2013 | Suspension:front | 1,747 |
| Oct. 31, 2013 | Suspension:front | 87 |
| Jul. 31, 2013 | Structure | 172 |
| May. 15, 2013 | Seats | 441 |
| Apr. 9, 2013 | Electrical System | 276 |
| Apr. 9, 2013 | Electrical System | 17 |
| Jul. 25, 2012 | Seat Belts:front | 23 |
| Jul. 25, 2012 | Seat Belts:front:buckle Assembly | 726 |
| Jun. 18, 2012 | Equipment | 13 |
| Jun. 8, 2012 | Structure:body:roof And Pillars | 1,406 |
| Jun. 8, 2012 | Structure:body:roof And Pillars | 11 |
| May. 15, 2012 | Air Brake | 651 |
| May. 15, 2012 | Air Brake | 31 |
| Apr. 5, 2012 | Adaptive Equipment | 125 |
| Dec. 2, 2011 | Diesel Fuel System | 250 |
| Oct. 18, 2011 | Structure:body:door:hinge And Attachments | 59 |
| Oct. 14, 2011 | Seats:barriers | 54 |
| Aug. 17, 2011 | Engine And Engine Cooling | 860 |
| Aug. 17, 2011 | Engine And Engine Cooling | 24 |
| Jul. 8, 2011 | Parking Brake | 121 |
| Feb. 10, 2011 | Structure:body | 363 |
| Dec. 16, 2010 | Structure: Frame And Members:underbody Shields | 143 |
| Aug. 20, 2010 | Engine And Engine Cooling | 3,992 |
| Aug. 20, 2010 | Engine And Engine Cooling | 466 |
| Jun. 29, 2010 | Steering:column | 127 |
| Jun. 29, 2010 | Steering:column | 11 |
| Jun. 29, 2010 | Seats | 1,542 |
| Jun. 29, 2010 | Seats | 15 |
| Jun. 28, 2010 | Engine And Engine Cooling | 3,686 |
| Jun. 28, 2010 | Engine And Engine Cooling | 103 |
| Apr. 5, 2010 | Adaptive Equipment | 1,622 |
| Apr. 5, 2010 | Adaptive Equipment | 23 |
| Apr. 5, 2010 | Adaptive Equipment | 5 |
| Apr. 5, 2010 | Adaptive Equipment | 569 |
| Mar. 16, 2010 | Exterior Lighting:headlights | 421 |
| Mar. 2, 2010 | Structure:body | 31 |
| Feb. 5, 2010 | Electrical System:battery:cables | 207 |
| Aug. 25, 2009 | Other:school Bus Stop Arm Assembly | 3,736 |
| Aug. 13, 2009 | Seats | 37,095 |
| Jul. 23, 2009 | Structure:body | 35 |
| Jul. 23, 2009 | Service Brakes, Air:supply:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings | 1,709 |
| Jun. 11, 2009 | Steering | 442 |
| Jun. 9, 2009 | Electrical System:ignition | 2,203 |
| Aug. 12, 2008 | Adaptive Equipment | 2,503 |
| Jul. 10, 2008 | Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:diesel | 1,824 |
| May. 20, 2008 | Structure:body:roof And Pillars | 23,464 |
| Apr. 10, 2008 | Adaptive Equipment | 2,129 |
| Feb. 21, 2008 | Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:diesel | 607 |
| Dec. 11, 2007 | Adaptive Equipment | 451 |
| Aug. 3, 2007 | Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:diesel | 438 |
| Jul. 3, 2007 | Visibility:glass, Side/rear | 192 |
| Jun. 26, 2007 | Parking Brake | 4,530 |
| Apr. 11, 2006 | Adaptive Equipment | 129 |
| Aug. 31, 2005 | Electrical System:battery | 5,863 |
| May. 20, 2005 | Other:school Bus Stop Arm Assembly | 3,121 |
| May. 20, 2005 | Other:school Bus Stop Arm Assembly | 8,894 |
| May. 9, 2005 | Seats | 8 |
| Apr. 26, 2005 | Structure | 575 |
| Apr. 7, 2005 | Vehicle Speed Control | 486 |
| Mar. 1, 2005 | Engine And Engine Cooling | 416 |
| Feb. 22, 2005 | Diesel Fuel System | 18,891 |
| Aug. 30, 2004 | Adaptive Equipment | 372 |
| Jul. 22, 2004 | Structure:body:roof And Pillars | 233 |
| May. 7, 2004 | Seat Belt | 291 |
| May. 5, 2004 | Structure | 297 |
| Oct. 8, 2003 | Structure:body | 8,088 |
| Oct. 8, 2003 | Seat Belts:front:anchorage | 233 |
| Oct. 8, 2003 | Seats | 3,825 |
| Mar. 28, 2003 | Electrical System:alternator/generator/regulator | 4,302 |
| Nov. 13, 2002 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings | 485 |
| Nov. 12, 2002 | Vehicle Speed Control:accelerator Pedal | 157 |
| Sep. 5, 2002 | Seat Belts:front:retractor | 58 |
| Aug. 12, 2002 | Electrical System:wiring | 255 |
| Jul. 15, 2002 | Equipment:other:labels | 408 |
| Jul. 9, 2002 | Power Train:manual Transmission | 3,439 |
| Nov. 2, 2001 | Suspension | 2,692 |
| Oct. 5, 2001 | Service Brakes, Air:drum:chamber | 1,500 |
| Jun. 11, 2001 | Electrical System:wiring | 5,631 |
| Feb. 23, 2001 | Service Brakes, Air:slack Adjusters | 460 |
| Feb. 23, 2001 | Steering:linkages:tie Rod Assembly | 842 |
| Dec. 18, 2000 | Service Brakes, Air:antilock | 1,269 |
| Oct. 12, 2000 | Fuel System, Other:storage:tank Assembly:pressure Relief Devices | 134 |
| Sep. 8, 2000 | Service Brakes, Air:antilock | 10,918 |
| Aug. 30, 2000 | Steering:gear Box (other Than Rack And Pinion) | 1,581 |
| Aug. 17, 2000 | Vehicle Speed Control:accelerator Pedal | 6,914 |
| Aug. 3, 2000 | Electrical System:wiring:front Underhood | 175 |
| Jun. 12, 2000 | Service Brakes, Air:controls:foot Control | 9,687 |
| Mar. 6, 2000 | Steering:hydraulic Power Assist System | 779 |
| Feb. 22, 2000 | Service Brakes, Air:supply:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings | 3,113 |
| Aug. 23, 1999 | Electrical System:ignition:switch | 101 |
| Jul. 2, 1998 | Vehicle Speed Control | 1,896 |
| Sep. 23, 1996 | Steering:hydraulic Power Assist:hose, Piping, And Connections | 194 |
| Jul. 1, 1996 | Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly | 11,222 |
| May. 3, 1996 | Structure:body | 18,000 |
| Jan. 23, 1996 | Structure:body | 327 |
| Jan. 1, 1996 | Visibility:glass, Side/rear | 117 |
| Oct. 11, 1995 | Structure:body | 55 |
| Aug. 7, 1995 | Structure:body | 2,557 |
| May. 9, 1995 | Structure:body | 27,189 |
| Mar. 14, 1995 | Air Bags:knee Bolster | 2,309 |
| Feb. 23, 1995 | Steering:linkages | 2,714 |
| Dec. 6, 1993 | Steering:hydraulic Power Assist:hose, Piping, And Connections | 259 |
| Aug. 10, 1993 | Latches/locks/linkages:doors:latch | 2,000 |
| Mar. 1, 1993 | Structure:body | 21,000 |
| Dec. 24, 1992 | Latches/locks/linkages:doors:latch | 912 |
| Aug. 12, 1992 | Electrical System:fuses And Circuit Breakers | 275 |
| Jan. 13, 1992 | Steering:hydraulic Power Assist:hose, Piping, And Connections | 793 |
| May. 22, 1990 | Steering:wheel And Handle Bar | 5,600 |
| Jul. 17, 1989 | Steering:wheel And Handle Bar | 302 |
| Dec. 19, 1984 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:drum:drum | 41 |
| Dec. 1, 1982 | Steering:wheel And Handle Bar | 1,400 |
| Mar. 30, 1982 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings | 1,500 |
| Jul. 8, 1977 | Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly:mounting | 765 |
| Nov. 19, 1976 | Equipment:other:labels | 400 |
| Sep. 24, 1976 | Service Brakes, Air:controls | 233 |
| May. 1, 1975 | Fuel System, Gasoline:carburetor System | 294 |
| Nov. 6, 1974 | Service Brakes, Air:supply:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings | 844 |
| Oct. 7, 1974 | Visibility:glass, Side/rear | 3,855 |
| Jul. 16, 1974 | Service Brakes, Air:supply:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings | 34 |
| Jul. 2, 1973 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic:pedals And Linkages | 406 |
| Jan. 9, 1973 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic:pedals And Linkages | 450 |
| May. 5, 1972 | Service Brakes, Air:supply | 528 |
| Oct. 14, 1971 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings | 249 |
| Aug. 5, 1969 | Service Brakes, Air:controls:foot Control | 202 |
| Jun. 24, 1968 | Steering:hydraulic Power Assist System | 176 |
| Model | # Recalls |
|---|---|
| 2025 Blue Bird All American | 2 |
| 2024 Blue Bird All American | 5 |
| 2023 Blue Bird All American | 6 |
| 2022 Blue Bird All American | 5 |
| 2021 Blue Bird All American | 5 |
| 2020 Blue Bird All American | 5 |
| 2019 Blue Bird All American | 3 |
| 2018 Blue Bird All American | 1 |
| 2017 Blue Bird All American | 4 |
| 2016 Blue Bird All American | 13 |
| 2015 Blue Bird All American | 21 |
| 2014 Blue Bird All American | 23 |
| 2013 Blue Bird All American | 26 |
| 2012 Blue Bird All American | 28 |
| 2011 Blue Bird All American | 33 |
| 2010 Blue Bird All American | 40 |
| 2009 Blue Bird All American | 31 |
| 2008 Blue Bird All American | 30 |
| 2007 Blue Bird All American | 20 |
| 2006 Blue Bird All American | 15 |
| 2005 Blue Bird All American | 13 |
| 2004 Blue Bird All American | 15 |
| 2003 Blue Bird All American | 11 |
| 2002 Blue Bird All American | 14 |
| 2001 Blue Bird All American | 14 |
| 2000 Blue Bird All American | 16 |
| 1999 Blue Bird All American | 16 |
| 1998 Blue Bird All American | 9 |
| 1997 Blue Bird All American | 3 |
| 1996 Blue Bird All American | 6 |
| 1995 Blue Bird All American | 11 |
| 1994 Blue Bird All American | 8 |
| 1993 Blue Bird All American | 7 |
| 1992 Blue Bird All American | 9 |
| 1991 Blue Bird All American | 8 |
| 1990 Blue Bird All American | 9 |
| 1989 Blue Bird All American | 9 |
| 1988 Blue Bird All American | 8 |
| 1987 Blue Bird All American | 5 |
| 1986 Blue Bird All American | 5 |
| 1985 Blue Bird All American | 3 |
| 1984 Blue Bird All American | 4 |
| 1983 Blue Bird All American | 3 |
| 1982 Blue Bird All American | 5 |
| 1981 Blue Bird All American | 4 |
| 1980 Blue Bird All American | 3 |
| 1979 Blue Bird All American | 1 |
| 1978 Blue Bird All American | 1 |
| 1977 Blue Bird All American | 2 |
| 1976 Blue Bird All American | 3 |
| 1975 Blue Bird All American | 2 |
| 1974 Blue Bird All American | 5 |
| 1973 Blue Bird All American | 4 |
| 1972 Blue Bird All American | 4 |
| 1971 Blue Bird All American | 4 |
| 1970 Blue Bird All American | 3 |
| 1969 Blue Bird All American | 4 |
| 1968 Blue Bird All American | 4 |
| 1967 Blue Bird All American | 2 |
| 1966 Blue Bird All American | 1 |
| 1965 Blue Bird All American | 1 |
| 1964 Blue Bird All American | 1 |
| 1963 Blue Bird All American | 1 |