NHTSA vehicle safety data
2013 Blue Bird All American Recalls & Complaints
The 2013 Blue Bird All American has 28 NHTSA recall campaigns and 1 owner complaint on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Blue Bird dealer.
NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2013 Blue Bird All American. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
2013 Blue Bird All American owner complaints
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2013 Blue Bird All American, describing incidents dated June 27, 2016.
Most-cited components
- Service Brakes 1 complaint
Newest complaints
ODI #10883497 · Filed
PLUG CORRODED ON ABS MODULE RESULTING IN POOR BRAKES. BUS WAS IN MOTION CONTACTED VEHICLE IN OPPOSING LANE(SIDE SWIPE) AND NEARLY STRUCK PARKED CAR IN EVENT. PART THAT FAILED WAS WABCO ABS MODULE ALUMINUM PLUG.
NHTSA defect investigations
NHTSA's investigations file lists the 2013 Blue Bird All American in 1 investigation. Audit Queries and Equipment Queries are administrative investigations: they look at whether companies complied with federal vehicle safety requirements, such as reporting, recall and certification rules, not at a possible vehicle defect. A listed model year means only that an investigation names it; it says nothing about any particular vehicle. An open investigation is not a finding that a safety defect exists, and NHTSA can close one without a recall.
- Equipment Query EQ15-003: Engine Thermostat Heater Hose Failure
Closed June 24, 2015
Parking Brake may not Hold Vehicle/ FMVSS 105
NHTSA #20V234000 · Parking Brake · NHTSA notice
Reported April 27, 2020 · Blue Bird Body Company
Potentially affected: 2,264 vehicles
Repair completion: 59.84% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Blue Bird campaign R20AO-SB · Owners notified June 9, 2020
Defect description
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. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 105, "Hydraulic and Electric Brake Systems."
Safety consequence
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.
Manufacturer remedy
Blue Bird will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the floor mounted park brake application force hand lever assembly and correct the application force, as necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin June 24, 2020. Owners may contact Blue Bird customer service at 478-822-2242. Blue Bird's number for this recall is R20AO-SB.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Seat Barrier Incorrectly Installed/FMVSS 222
NHTSA #20V125000 · Seats — Barriers · NHTSA notice
Reported March 3, 2020 · Blue Bird Body Company
Potentially affected: 2,790 vehicles
Repair completion: 63.5% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Blue Bird campaign R20AM-SB · Owners notified April 22, 2020 · Vehicles built September 26, 2007 – December 21, 2019 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
Blue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain 2008-2021 Vision and All American school buses. The seat barrier behind the driver seat with an integrated 3-point seat belt may have been installed incorrectly and may be missing the reinforcing bracket. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 222, "School Bus Passenger Seating and Crash Protection."
Safety consequence
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.
Manufacturer remedy
Blue Bird will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and properly install the seat barrier including adding reinforcing bracket, as necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin April 23, 2020. Owners may contact Blue Bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242. Blue Bird's number for this recall is R20AM-SB.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Stretchers may Fall due to Clamp Failure
NHTSA #18V801000 · Equipment · NHTSA notice
Reported November 14, 2018 · Blue Bird Body Company
Potentially affected: 86 vehicles
Repair completion: 70.93% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Blue Bird campaign R18ZQ-NSB · Owners notified December 12, 2018 · Vehicles built September 19, 2006 – September 8, 2018 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
Blue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain 2007-2019 Blue Bird All American ambulance buses. The clamps that secure the stacked stretchers may fail from repeated use or from high loads.
Safety consequence
If the clamps fail with patients in the stretchers, it can increase the risk of injury.
Manufacturer remedy
Blue Bird will notify owners, and dealers will install redesigned clamps, free of charge. The recall began December 12, 2018. Owners may contact Blue Bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242. Blue Bird's number for this recall is R18ZQ-NSB.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Seat Leg may Detach, Seat may Give/FMVSS 210
NHTSA #16V172000 · Seats · NHTSA notice
Reported March 25, 2016 · Blue Bird Body Company
Potentially affected: 67 vehicles
Repair completion: 92.54% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Blue Bird campaign R16YM-SB · Owners notified April 19, 2016 · Vehicles built August 20, 2010 – December 16, 2015 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
Blue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain model year 2011-2017 All American school buses manufactured from August 20, 2010, through December 16, 2015. Buses with rear side emergency doors have seats over the wheelhouse area whose rear legs may detach from the floor in a crash, resulting in belted occupants traveling forward. As such, these vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 210, "Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages."
Safety consequence
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.
Manufacturer remedy
Blue Bird will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear leg assembly, free of charge. The recall began on April 19, 2016. Owners may contact Blue Bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242. Blue Bird's recall number for this campaign is R16YM-SB.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Wheel Chair Lift Link Arm Pivot Holes
NHTSA #15V730000 · Equipment Adaptive/Mobility · NHTSA notice
Reported November 4, 2015 · Blue Bird Body Company
Potentially affected: 5,114 vehicles
Blue Bird campaign R15YI-SB · Owners notified December 1, 2015 · Vehicles built February 22, 2006 – July 26, 2014 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
Blue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain model year 2007-2015 All American, Vision, 2007-2011 Micro Bird, and 2007-2008 Conventional school buses, equipped with certain model S2005, S2010, S5005, S5010, S5505, and S5510 wheelchair lifts manufactured January 1, 2006, to August 25, 2014 by the Ricon Corporation. The affected lifts are equipped with folding link arms that may have pivot holes that are too big, allowing the bearings to move out of position.
Safety consequence
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.
Manufacturer remedy
Blue Bird will notify owners, and Ricon dealers will inspect the link arms for damage or for displaced bearings. The platform will be inspected for cracks. Any damaged parts will be replaced, free of charge. The recall began on December 1, 2015. Owners may contact Blue Bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242, or Ricon Customer Service at 1-800-322-2884.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Wheel Chair Lift Link Arm Pivot Holes
NHTSA #15V731000 · Equipment Adaptive/Mobility · NHTSA notice
Reported November 4, 2015 · Blue Bird Body Company
Potentially affected: 90 vehicles
Blue Bird campaign R15YI-NSB · Owners notified December 1, 2015 · Vehicles built October 9, 2006 – April 10, 2014 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
Blue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain model year 2007-2015 All American and Vision and 2007-2011 Micro Bird transit buses equipped with certain model S2005, S2010, S5005, S5010, S5505, and S5510 wheelchair lifts manufactured January 1, 2006, to August 25, 2014 by the Ricon Corporation. The affected lifts are equipped with folding link arms that may have pivot holes that are too big, allowing the bearings to move out of position.
Safety consequence
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.
Manufacturer remedy
Blue Bird will notify owners, and Ricon dealers will inspect the link arms for damage or for displaced bearings. The platform will be inspected for cracks. Any damaged parts will be replaced, free of charge. The recall began on December 1, 2015. Owners may contact Blue Bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242, or Ricon Customer Service at 1-800-322-2884.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Vent Tube May Detach from Engine Breather
NHTSA #15V294000 · Engine and Engine Cooling — Engine · NHTSA notice
Reported May 19, 2015 · Blue Bird Body Company
Potentially affected: 34 vehicles
Blue Bird campaign R15YE-NSB · Owners notified June 19, 2015 · Vehicles built December 7, 2008 – May 11, 2015 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
Blue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain model year 2009-2016 All American rear engine non school buses manufactured December 7, 2008, to May 11, 2015, and equipped with certain Cummins Westport ISL G engines. Excessive engine crankcase pressures may cause the 90-degree elbow of the vent tube assembly to detach from the crankcase ventilation breather, possibly allowing engine oil to come into contact with hot surfaces.
Safety consequence
If engine oil comes into contact with a hot surface, there is an increased risk of a fire.
Manufacturer remedy
Cummins will notify owners on behalf of Blue Bird, and Cummins service centers will administer the repairs which include securing the ends of the 90-degree elbow and reprogramming the electronic control module (ECM) with software that can adjust the engine output under misfire conditions to limit crankcase pressures. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on June 12, 2015. Owners may contact Blue Bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242 or Cummins Inc. at 1-800-343-7357. Blue Bird's number for this recall is R15YE-NSB.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Vent Tube May Detach from Engine Breather
NHTSA #15V293000 · Engine and Engine Cooling — Engine · NHTSA notice
Reported May 19, 2015 · Blue Bird Body Company
Potentially affected: 840 vehicles
Blue Bird campaign R15YE-SB · Owners notified June 12, 2015 · Vehicles built December 7, 2008 – May 11, 2015 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
Blue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain model year 2009-2016 All American rear engine school buses manufactured December 7, 2008, to May 11, 2015, and equipped with certain Cummins Westport ISL G engines. Excessive engine crankcase pressures may cause the 90-degree elbow of the vent tube assembly to detach from the crankcase ventilation breather, possibly allowing engine oil to come into contact with hot surfaces.
Safety consequence
If engine oil comes into contact with a hot surface, there is an increased risk of a fire.
Manufacturer remedy
Cummins will notify owners on behalf of Blue Bird, and Cummins service centers will administer the repairs which include securing the ends of the 90-degree elbow and reprogramming the electronic control module (ECM) with software that can adjust the engine output under misfire conditions to limit crankcase pressures. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on June 12, 2015. Owners may contact Blue Bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242 or Cummins Inc. at 1-800-343-7357. Blue Bird's number for this recall is R15YE-SB.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Incorrect Fasteners on Seat Gusset/FMVSS 210
NHTSA #15V136000 · Seat Belts · NHTSA notice
Reported March 10, 2015 · Blue Bird Body Company
Potentially affected: 1,344 vehicles
Repair completion: 85.27% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Blue Bird campaign R15YC - SB · Owners notified April 2, 2015 · Vehicles built June 28, 2012 – September 25, 2014 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
Blue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain model year 2013-2016 All American A3FE, A3RE, T3FE, T3RE, and D3RE school buses manufactured June 28, 2012, to September 25, 2014, and 2013-2016 Vision BBCV school buses manufactured June 9, 2012, to September 30, 2014. Incorrect fasteners may have been used to secure the seat gusset reinforcement to the side wall resulting in the seat belts being improperly anchored. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 210, "Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages."
Safety consequence
If the seat belts are improperly anchored, there is an increased risk of occupant injury in the event of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
Blue Bird will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the the seat gusset reinforcement mounting fasteners, and will install an additional gusset reinforcement bracket, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on April 2, 2015. Owners may contact Blue Bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242. Blue Birds number for this recall is R15YC-SB.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Exhaust Hanger Failure
NHTSA #15V059000 · Engine and Engine Cooling — Exhaust System · NHTSA notice
Reported February 3, 2015 · Blue Bird Body Company
Potentially affected: 1,936 vehicles
Repair completion: 88.64% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Blue Bird campaign R15YB-SB · Owners notified March 6, 2015 · Vehicles built June 5, 2010 – January 13, 2015 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
Blue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain model year 2011-2016 All American rear engine school buses manufactured June 5, 2010, to January 13, 2015. In the affected school buses, the exhaust system hangers may fail, possibly causing damage to the Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) and the Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) housings.
Safety consequence
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.
Manufacturer remedy
Blue Bird will notify owners, and dealers will install new bolted hanger assemblies and support cables, free of charge. The recall began on March 6, 2015. Owners may contact Blue Bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242. Blue Bird's number for this recall is R15YB-SB.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Exhaust Hanger Failure
NHTSA #15V060000 · Engine and Engine Cooling — Exhaust System · NHTSA notice
Reported February 3, 2015 · Blue Bird Body Company
Potentially affected: 474 vehicles
Repair completion: 54.01% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Blue Bird campaign R15YB-NSB · Owners notified March 5, 2015 · Vehicles built June 5, 2010 – January 13, 2015 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
Blue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain model year 2011-2016 All American rear engine transit buses manufactured June 5, 2010, to January 13, 2015. In the affected transit buses, the exhaust system hangers may fail, possibly causing damage to the Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) and the Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) housings.
Safety consequence
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.
Manufacturer remedy
Blue Bird will notify owners, and dealers will install new bolted hanger assemblies and support cables, free of charge. The recall began on March 5, 2015. Owners may contact Blue Bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242. Blue Bird's number for this recall is R15YB-NSB.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Wheelchair Lift - Platform Cracking
NHTSA #14V511000 · Equipment Adaptive/Mobility · NHTSA notice
Reported August 19, 2014 · Blue Bird Body Company
Potentially affected: 90 vehicles
Repair completion: 4.44% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Blue Bird campaign R14XN · Owners notified October 1, 2014
Defect description
Blue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain model year 2007-2015 All American, 2007-2010 Micro Bird, and 2007-2014 Vision non-school buses equipped with certain model S2005, S2010, S5005, S5010, S5505, and S5510 wheelchair lifts manufactured by Ricon Corporation. The platform side plate of the affected wheelchair lifts may crack.
Safety consequence
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.
Manufacturer remedy
Blue Bird will notify owners to take buses to a Ricon dealer or service center who will install supplemental platform support bumpers. Any platform that has already started cracking will be replaced, free of charge. The recall began on October 1, 2014. Owners may contact Blue Bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242 or Ricon customer service at 1-800-322-2884. Blue Bird's number for this recall is R14XN.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Wheelchair Lift - Platform Cracking
NHTSA #14V510000 · Equipment Adaptive/Mobility · NHTSA notice
Reported August 19, 2014 · Blue Bird Body Company
Potentially affected: 5,114 vehicles
Repair completion: 17.69% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Blue Bird campaign R14XN · Owners notified October 1, 2014
Defect description
Blue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain model year 2007-2015 All American and Vision, 2007-2011 Micro Bird, and 2007-2008 Conventional school buses equipped with certain model S2005, S2010, S5005, S5010, S5505, and S5510 wheelchair lifts manufactured by Ricon Corporation. The platform side plate of the affected wheelchair lifts may crack.
Safety consequence
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.
Manufacturer remedy
Blue Bird will notify owners to take buses to a Ricon dealer or service center who will install supplemental platform support bumpers. Any platform that has already started cracking will be replaced, free of charge. The recall began on October 1, 2014. Owners may contact Blue Bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242 or Ricon customer service at 1-800-322-2884. Blue Bird's number for this recall is R14XN.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
O-Ring Failure In Low Temperatures/CNG Leak
NHTSA #14V436000 · Fuel System, Other — Storage — Tank Assembly — Pressure Relief Devices · NHTSA notice
Reported July 18, 2014 · Blue Bird Body Company
Potentially affected: 32 vehicles
Repair completion: 90.63% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Blue Bird campaign R14XH · Owners notified September 8, 2014 · Vehicles built July 21, 2011 – April 30, 2014 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
Blue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 All American rear engine school buses manufactured July 21, 2011 to April 30, 2014, and equipped with CNG fuel systems and delivered to or registered in the following "Cold Weather" states: Colorado, Pennsylvania, Utah, and Wyoming. In the affected vehicles, an O-ring in the pressure relief device for the compressed natural gas (CNG) system may fail at cold temperatures resulting in a natural gas leak.
Safety consequence
A natural gas leak in the presence of an ignition source could potentially cause a fire or explosion.
Manufacturer remedy
Blue Bird will notify owners, and dealers will replace the original pressure relief device and o-ring with a new one, free of charge. The recall began on September 8, 2014. Owners may contact Blue Bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242. Blue Bird's number for this recall is R14XH.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Heater Hose may Rupture Resulting in Burns
NHTSA #14V314000 · Engine and Engine Cooling — Cooling System — Hoses/Lines/Piping/Fittings · NHTSA notice
Reported June 11, 2014 · Blue Bird Body Company
Potentially affected: 587 vehicles
Repair completion: 80.68% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Blue Bird campaign R14XF · Owners notified July 15, 2014 · Vehicles built May 9, 2007 – November 12, 2012 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
Blue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain model year 2008-2013 All American rear engine non-school buses manufactured May 9, 2007, to November 12, 2012. Due to the design of the thermostat, a heater hose may rupture which could result in hot coolant entering the passenger compartment.
Safety consequence
Hot coolant leaking into the passenger compartment increases the risk of injury to the passengers.
Manufacturer remedy
Blue Bird will notify owners, and dealers will replace the thermostat and change the passenger compartment heater supply hose, free of charge. The recall began on July 15, 2014. Owners may contact Blue Bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242. Blue Bird's number for this recall is R14XF.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Heater Hose may Rupture Resulting in Burns
NHTSA #14V313000 · Engine and Engine Cooling — Cooling System · NHTSA notice
Reported June 11, 2014 · Blue Bird Body Company
Potentially affected: 1,935 vehicles
Repair completion: 89.69% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Blue Bird campaign R14XF · Owners notified July 15, 2014 · Vehicles built April 3, 2007 – December 15, 2012 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
Blue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain model year 2008-2013 All American rear engine school buses manufactured April 3, 2007, to December 15, 2012. Due to the design of the thermostat, a heater hose may rupture which could result in hot coolant entering the passenger compartment.
Safety consequence
Hot coolant leaking into the passenger compartment increases the risk of injury to the passengers.
Manufacturer remedy
Blue Bird will notify owners, and dealers will replace the thermostat and change the passenger compartment heater supply hose, free of charge. The recall began on July 15, 2014. Owners may contact Blue Bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242. Blue Bird's number for this recall is R14XF.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Steering Shaft Interference may Affect Steering
NHTSA #14V309000 · Steering · NHTSA notice
Reported June 5, 2014 · Blue Bird Body Company
Potentially affected: 2,539 vehicles
Repair completion: 75.82% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Blue Bird campaign R14XE · Owners notified July 8, 2014 · Vehicles built August 20, 2011 – May 21, 2014 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
Blue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain 2012-2015 All American school buses manufactured August 20, 2011, through May 21, 2014. In the affected vehicles, a clamp on the steering shaft may come in contact with the rubber boot at the floor.
Safety consequence
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.
Manufacturer remedy
Blue Bird will notify owners, and dealers will relocate the rubber boot and install a new steering shaft clamp, free of charge. The recall began on July 8, 2014. Owners may contact Blue Bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242. Blue Bird's number for this recall is R14XE.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Steering Shaft Interference may Affect Steering
NHTSA #14V306000 · Steering · NHTSA notice
Reported June 5, 2014 · Blue Bird Body Company
Potentially affected: 444 vehicles
Repair completion: 38.96% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Blue Bird campaign R14XE · Owners notified July 8, 2014 · Vehicles built September 1, 2011 – May 16, 2014 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
Blue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain 2012-2015 All American transit buses manufactured September 1, 2011 through May 16, 2014. In the affected vehicles, a clamp on the steering shaft may come in contact with the rubber boot at the floor.
Safety consequence
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.
Manufacturer remedy
Blue Bird will notify owners, and dealers will relocate the rubber boot and install a new steering shaft clamp, free of charge. The recall began on July 8, 2014. Owners may contact Blue Bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242. Blue Bird's number for this recall is R14XE.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Ice May Form in Intake Manifold
NHTSA #14V215000 · Engine and Engine Cooling — Engine · NHTSA notice
Reported April 23, 2014 · Blue Bird Body Company
Potentially affected: 20 vehicles
Blue Bird campaign R14XB · Owners notified April 12, 2014 · Vehicles built June 23, 2010 – May 24, 2012 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
Blue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain model year 2009-2015 All American rear engine non-school buses manufactured from June 23, 2010, through May 24, 2012, and equipped with certain Cummins Westport Model ISL G compressed natural gas engines. Condensation in the intake manifold may freeze during cold weather conditions and interfere with the proper operation of the intake manifold pressure sensor.
Safety consequence
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.
Manufacturer remedy
Cummins and Cummins Westport has notified owners, and authorized Cummins service facilities will upload a new ECM calibration, free of charge. The recall began on April 12, 2014. Customers may contact Blue Bird at 1-478-822-2242 or Cummins Inc. at 1-800-343-7357. Blue Bird's number for this recall is R14XB.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Ice May Form in Intake Manifold
NHTSA #14V083000 · Engine and Engine Cooling — Engine · NHTSA notice
Reported February 27, 2014 · Blue Bird Body Company
Potentially affected: 695 vehicles
Blue Bird campaign R14XB · Owners notified April 12, 2014 · Vehicles built December 8, 2008 – November 15, 2013 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
Blue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain model year 2009-2015 All American rear engine school buses manufactured from December 8, 2008, through November 15, 2013, and equipped with certain Cummins Westport Model ISL G engines. Condensation in the intake manifold may freeze during cold weather conditions and interfere with the proper operation of the intake manifold pressure sensor.
Safety consequence
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.
Manufacturer remedy
Cummins and Cummins Westport will notify owners, and authorized Cummins service facilities will upload a new ECM calibration, free of charge. The recall began on April 12, 2014. Customers may contact Blue Bird at 1-478-822-2242 or Cummins Inc. at 1-800-343-7357. Blue Bird's number for this recall is R14XB.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Window Panel Adhesive Strength/FMVSS 221
NHTSA #13V332000 · Structure · NHTSA notice
Reported July 31, 2013 · Blue Bird Body Company
Potentially affected: 172 vehicles
Blue Bird campaign R13WM · Owners notified August 28, 2013 · Vehicles built March 10, 2006 – June 18, 2013 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
Blue Bird Body Company is recalling certain model year 2007-2014 All American and Vision school buses manufactured March 10, 2006, through June 18, 2013; and equipped with optional transit sliding windows. Joint adhesive may not have been applied at the interior and exterior body window panel joints. Without the adhesive, these vehicles fail to conform to the standards of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 221, "School Bus Body Joint Strength."
Safety consequence
In the event of a vehicle crash, there is an increased risk that the window panels may separate and fall onto occupants causing injury.
Manufacturer remedy
Blue Bird will notify owners, and dealers will install additional rivets at the window panel joints, free of charge. The recall began on August 28, 2013. Owners may contact Blue Bird at 1-478-825-2021. Blue Bird's recall number is R13WM.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Flip Seat/Possible Toe or foot pinch
NHTSA #13V200000 · Seats · NHTSA notice
Reported May 15, 2013 · Blue Bird Body Company
Potentially affected: 441 vehicles
Blue Bird campaign R13WF · Owners notified June 14, 2013 · Vehicles built August 25, 2009 – March 19, 2013 (per NHTSA) · Recall influenced by NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation
Defect description
Blue Bird is recalling certain model year 2010 through 2014 All American and Vision model school buses manufactured from August 25, 2009, through March 19, 2013, and equipped with C. E. White Inc. Flip Seats models Quasi Static "QSJ11" (30", 36", 39" and 45"), Student Safety Seat "SSSJ" (30", 36", 39" and 45"), or School Bus Seat "SBJ" (30", 36", 39" and 45").
Safety consequence
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.
Manufacturer remedy
Blue Bird will notify owners, and dealers will install a safety guard to prevent passengers from placing their toes or feet in the opening on the back of the subject Flip Seats, free of charge. The recall began on June 14, 2013. Owners may contact Blue Bird at 1-478-822-2242 for more information. Blue Bird's number for this campaign is R13WF.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Mismatched Driver's Seat Belt Buckles
NHTSA #12V359000 · Seat Belts — Front — Buckle Assembly · NHTSA notice
Reported July 25, 2012 · BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY
Potentially affected: 726 vehicles
Blue Bird campaign R12VH · Owners notified August 23, 2012 · Vehicles built May 3, 2012 – June 18, 2012 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
Blue Bird is recalling model year 2013 All American and Vision school buses manufactured from April 30, 2012, through June 23, 2012. Driver's seat belts may have been inadvertently installed with mismatched buckles which fails to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 209, "Seat Belt Assemblies." The latch plate (tongue) on one style buckle may mate up to another style buckle receiver, but the latch plate may not be properly engaged.
Safety consequence
Should this condition occur, the seat occupant may not be properly restrained and could be injured in an accident or sudden stop.
Manufacturer remedy
Blue Bird will notify owners, and dealers will repair the buses free of charge. The safety recall began on August 23, 2012. Owners may contact Blue Bird at 1-478-822-2242.
Notes
Blue Bird's recall campaign number is R12VH.Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Mismatched Driver's Seat Belt Buckles
NHTSA #12V360000 · Seat Belts — Front · NHTSA notice
Reported July 25, 2012 · BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY
Potentially affected: 23 vehicles
Blue Bird campaign R12VH · Owners notified August 23, 2012 · Vehicles built May 3, 2012 – June 18, 2012 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
Blue Bird is recalling model year 2013 All American and Vision non-school buses manufactured from April 30, 2012, through June 23, 2012. Driver's seat belts may have been inadvertently installed with mismatched buckles. The latch plate (tongue) on one style buckle may mate up to another style buckle receiver but the latch plate may not be properly engaged. Therefore, they fail to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 209, "Seat Belt Assemblies."
Safety consequence
Should this condition occur, the seat occupant may not be properly restrained and could be injured in an accident or sudden stop.
Manufacturer remedy
Blue Bird will notify owners, and dealers will repair the buses free of charge. The safety recall began on August 23, 2012. Owners may contact Blue Bird at 1-478-822-2242.
Notes
Blue Bird's recall campaign number is R12VH.Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
TREADLE VALVE PLUNGER
NHTSA #12V277000 · Equipment · NHTSA notice
Reported June 18, 2012 · BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY
Potentially affected: 13 vehicles
Blue Bird campaign R12VF · Owners notified July 30, 2012 · Vehicles built December 9, 2011 – March 9, 2012 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
BLUE BIRD IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2013 ALL AMERICAN REAR ENGINE SCHOOL BUSES AND ONE AFTERMARKET BRAKE TREADLE VALVE. THE AFFECTED BUSES WERE MANUFACTURED FROM DECEMBER 9, 2011, THROUGH MARCH 9, 2012. THE BRAKE VALVE PLUNGER MAY FRACTURE DURING BRAKE APPLICATION, RESULTING IN REDUCED BRAKE PEDAL ANGLE AND TRAVEL. THIS CONDITION MAY LIMIT THE DRIVERS ABILITY TO DELIVER FULL PRESSURE FROM THE FOOT BRAKE VALVE. THERE IS ALSO A POTENTIAL THAT THE BRAKE PLUNGER COULD BECOME LODGED AND NOT ALLOW RELEASE OF THE SERVICE BRAKES.
Safety consequence
EITHER CONDITION COULD REDUCE BRAKING ABILITY AND/OR LEAD TO LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Manufacturer remedy
ALL OF THE AFFECTED BUSES AND THE ONE AFTERMARKET TREADLE VALVE WERE SOLD THROUGH A-Z BUS SALES, A BLUE BIRD BUS DEALER. BLUE BIRD HAS REPORTED THAT ALL THE BUSES HAVE BEEN REPAIRED. THEREFORE, AN OWNER NOTIFICATION NOTICE WILL NOT BE ISSUED FOR THIS CAMPAIGN. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BLUE BIRD AT 1-478-822-2242.
Notes
BLUE BIRD'S RECALL CAMPAIGN NUMBER IS R12VF.OWNERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO <A HREF=HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV>HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV</A> .
ROOF ESCAPE HATCHES/FMVSS 217
NHTSA #12V261000 · Structure — Body — Roof and Pillars · NHTSA notice
Reported June 8, 2012 · BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY
Potentially affected: 1,406 vehicles
Blue Bird campaign R12VE · Owners notified June 21, 2012 · Vehicles built April 7, 2011 – March 21, 2012 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
BLUE BIRD CORPORATION (BLUE BIRD) IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2012 THROUGH 2013 ALL AMERICAN AND VISION SCHOOL BUSES MANUFACTURED FROM APRIL 7, 2011, THROUGH MARCH 21, 2012, EQUIPPED WITH SPECIALTY MANUFACTURING INC. (SMI) PROLO ROOF HATCHES. INCREASED FRICTION BETWEEN THE REAR PLATE ASSEMBLIES, P/NO. 009327, AND THE NYLON REAR POP-UP SUPPORT, P/NO. 008956, MAY RESULT IN AN OPENING FORCE OF THE PROLO ROOF HATCHES THAT EXCEEDS FEDERAL STANDARD REQUIREMENTS. THUS, THESE HATCHES FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 217, "BUS EMERGENCY EXITS AND WINDOW RETENTION AND RELEASE."
Safety consequence
IN THE EVENT OF AN EMERGENCY, EGRESS OF THE BUS MAY BE HINDERED POSSIBLY RESULTING IN INJURY TO THE VEHICLE OCCUPANTS.
Manufacturer remedy
BLUE BIRD WILL NOTIFY OWNERS. SMI WILL PROVIDE SERVICE KITS ALONG WITH REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS TO DEALERS AND OWNERS, FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 21, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BLUE BIRD AT 1-478-822-2242 OR SMI AT 1-800-951-7867.
Notes
BLUE BIRDS RECALL CAMPAIGN NUMBER IS R12VE.OWNERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO <A HREF=HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV>HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV</A> .
CROSSED AIR BRAKE LINES/FMVSS 121
NHTSA #12V217000 · Service Brakes, Air · NHTSA notice
Reported May 15, 2012 · BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY
Potentially affected: 651 vehicles
Blue Bird campaign R12VA · Owners notified May 23, 2012 · Vehicles built May 30, 2009 – April 4, 2012 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
BLUE BIRD CORPORATION (BLUE BIRD) IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010 THROUGH 2013 ALL AMERICAN AND VISION SCHOOL BUSES MANUFACTURED FROM MAY 30, 2009, THROUGH APRIL 4, 2012 AND EQUIPPED WITH AIR BRAKES. THE PRIMARY AND SECONDARY AIR BRAKE LINES MAY HAVE BEEN CROSSED AT THE BRAKE TREADLE VALVE. INCORRECT INSTALLATION OF THE AIR BRAKE LINES AT THE AIR BRAKE TREADLE VALVE FAILS TO CONFORM WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 121, "AIR BRAKE SYSTEMS."
Safety consequence
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.
Manufacturer remedy
BLUE BIRD WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL REPAIR THE BUSES FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 23, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BLUE BIRD AT 1-478-822-2242.
Notes
BLUE BIRD'S RECALL CAMPAIGN NUMBER IS R12VA.OWNERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO <A HREF=HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV>HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV</A> .
CROSSED AIR BRAKE LINES/FMVSS 121
NHTSA #12V218000 · Service Brakes, Air · NHTSA notice
Reported May 15, 2012 · BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY
Potentially affected: 31 vehicles
Blue Bird campaign R12VA · Owners notified May 23, 2012 · Vehicles built May 30, 2009 – April 4, 2012 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
BLUE BIRD CORPORATION (BLUE BIRD) IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010 THROUGH 2013 ALL AMERICAN AND VISION NON SCHOOL BUSES MANUFACTURED FROM MAY 30, 2009, THROUGH APRIL 4, 2012 AND EQUIPPED WITH AIR BRAKES. THE PRIMARY AND SECONDARY AIR BRAKE LINES MAY HAVE BEEN CROSSED AT THE BRAKE TREADLE VALVE. INCORRECT INSTALLATION OF THE AIR BRAKE LINES AT THE AIR BRAKE TREADLE VALVE FAILS TO CONFORM WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 121, "AIR BRAKE SYSTEMS."
Safety consequence
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.
Manufacturer remedy
BLUE BIRD WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL REPAIR THE BUSES FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 23, , 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BLUE BIRD AT 1-478-822-2242.
Notes
BLUE BIRD'S RECALL CAMPAIGN NUMBER IS R12VA.OWNERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO <A HREF=HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV>HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV</A> .
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