Pre-purchase inspection checklist — 2019 Blue Bird All American
The 2019 Blue Bird All American buses have several recalls affecting safety and structure, posing moderate to high risks for buyers. Issues include potential seat belt failure, roof structural weakness, and driveline noise. Verify these areas during inspection and ensure recall repairs are made.
NHTSA data on file today
The 2019 Blue Bird All American has 26 NHTSA recall campaigns and 2 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Newest 20 recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #24V758000 Emergency Exit Label Print Is Too Small/FMVSS 217 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #24V543000 Insufficient Roof Joint Strength/FMVSS 221 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #23V778000 High Back Seat Restraining Barriers/FMVSS 222 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #23V276000 School Bus May Reverse Faster than Expected NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #22V505000 Improperly Grounded Air Compressor Housing NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #21V313000 High Pressure Fuel Rail Assembly May Leak Fuel NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #21V312000 High Pressure Fuel Rail Assembly May Leak Fuel NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #21V300000 Drivetrain Malfunction Can Cause Loss of Power NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #21V253000 Electric Drivetrain Malfunction NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #20V409000 Missing Seat Belt Anchorage Washers/ FMVSS 210 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #20V407000 Missing Seat Belt Anchorage Washers/ FMVSS 210 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #20V125000 Seat Barrier Incorrectly Installed/FMVSS 222 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #20V074000 Possible Loss of Drive System and Power Steering NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #19V765000 VCU May Activate the Anti-Roll Back NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #19V707000 Roof Sheets May Separate/FMVSS 221 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #19V526000 Roof Hatch External Handle May Break/FMVSS 217 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #19V471000 VCU May Shut Down High Voltage Contactors 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
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Seats 2 complaints
Known issues to inspect
Seat belt anchorage fails
How to check: Inspect seat belt anchorage points for washers
Roof panel separation
How to check: Examine roof joints for missing rivets
Power steering loss
How to check: Verify power steering functionality under load
Rear brakes may drag
How to check: Check for uneven brake pad wear
Improper seat barrier installation
How to check: Inspect behind driver seat for missing bracket
Test-drive walkthrough
- 01
Cold start
What to check: Listen for unusual driveline noise
Red flag: Persistent noise or vibrations
- 02
First minute idling
What to check: Check power steering response
Red flag: Delayed or heavy steering
- 03
City driving
What to check: Feel for braking smoothness
Red flag: Brake dragging sensation
- 04
Low-speed maneuvering
What to check: Check seat belt tension and anchorage
Red flag: Loose or unsecured seat belt
- 05
Highway cruising
What to check: Monitor for roof noise or drafts
Red flag: Whistling sounds from roof
Questions for the seller
Use this exact phrasing.
- Has the seat belt anchorage been repaired?
- Have all roof panel recalls been addressed?
- Have the brake issues been fixed?
- Is there any history of power steering problems?
- Were any structural repairs needed?
Documents to request
Don't sign anything until you have these.
- Vehicle recall repair history
- Maintenance records
- Warranty information
- Accident history report
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2019 Blue Bird All American at the time. AI output can be wrong; confirm anything you find with a mechanic.
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