Pre-purchase inspection checklist — 2017 Blue Bird All American
The 2017 Blue Bird All American has several recall campaigns, focusing primarily on seat and brake issues. There is no specific owner complaint data available, which limits the certainty about other potential issues. Buyers should mainly focus on verifying recall repairs and check generally for signs of wear.
NHTSA data on file today
The 2017 Blue Bird All American has 10 NHTSA recall campaigns on file as of . try.vin has no NHTSA owner complaints on file for the 2017 Blue Bird All American. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #23V778000 High Back Seat Restraining Barriers/FMVSS 222 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #20V125000 Seat Barrier Incorrectly Installed/FMVSS 222 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #19V393000 Left, Rear Brake Caliper may Drag NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #19V391000 Left, Rear Brake Caliper may Drag NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #19V082000 Wheelchair Lift may Raise too High/FMVSS 403 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #18V801000 Stretchers may Fall due to Clamp Failure NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #16V405000 Wheel Chair Lift Platform Cracking/Big Pivot Holes NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #16V265000 Seat May Separate From the Base Frame NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #16V172000 Seat Leg may Detach, Seat may Give/FMVSS 210 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #16V006000 Stop Arm Reflective Decal May be Loose/FMVSS 131 NHTSA notice
Known issues to inspect
Seat barrier bolt failure
How to check: Inspect for missing or loose bolts on seat barriers.
Driver side rear brake drag
How to check: Check if rear brakes release fully after application.
Stop arm decal peeling
How to check: Examine stop arm for loose or missing decals.
Test-drive walkthrough
- 01
Cold start
What to check: Unusual noises from engine or brakes
Red flag: Loud grinding or squeaking sounds
- 02
First minute idling
What to check: Check brake dashboard indicators
Red flag: Brake warning lights illuminated
- 03
City driving
What to check: Feel for smooth brake application
Red flag: Brake pedal feels spongy or unresponsive
- 04
Parking
What to check: Brake hold when parked
Red flag: Vehicle rolls when parked on incline
- 05
Post-drive inspection
What to check: Signs of brake overheating or smell
Red flag: Strong burnt smell around brakes
Questions for the seller
Use this exact phrasing.
- Have all recall repairs been completed?
- Can you provide maintenance records?
- Any issues with the seat bolts?
- Has the stop arm been repaired?
- Are the brakes dragging or repaired?
Documents to request
Don't sign anything until you have these.
- Recall repair records
- Maintenance records
- Original purchase receipt
- Title and registration
- Warranty documents if applicable
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2017 Blue Bird All American at the time. AI output can be wrong; confirm anything you find with a mechanic.
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