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2015 Blue Bird All American Recalls & Complaints

The 2015 Blue Bird All American has 27 NHTSA recall campaigns and 3 owner complaints on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Blue Bird dealer.

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2015 Blue Bird All American owner complaints

Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 2015 Blue Bird All American, describing incidents dated June 4, 2014 to January 22, 2015.

Most-cited components

Equipment Adaptive/Mobility 1 complaint
Fuel/Propulsion System 1 complaint
Steering 1 complaint
Structure 1 complaint

Newest complaints

ODI #10716658 · Filed May 15, 2015
SCHOOL BUS HAS COOLANT LEAKS INSIDE THE PASSENGER, ENGINE COMPARTMENTS AND ON THE GROUND OUTSIDE THE BUS. THIS BUS HAS GONE BACK TO THE DEALER SEVERAL TIMES AND STILL LEAKS COOLANT. CHILDREN ARE EXPOSED TO HOT COOLANT INSIDE THE BUS AND FLOORS ARE SLIPPERY, ALSO ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES WITH OUTSIDE…
ODI #10679879 · Filed January 30, 2015
MY BUS DRIVER HAS A 2015 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN FE. HIS ROUTES INVOLVE MANY HALF-SHARP LEFT TURNS (+ ROADS). I HAVE NOTICED, WHEN HE TURNS THE STEERING WHEEL MAKES A MOANING SOUND. IT ISN'T LOUD, BUT IT IS ENOUGH TO NOTICE IT BEING HEARD UP IN THE FRONT. THE MOANING SOUND DOESN'T HAPPEN WHEN HE…
ODI #10654145 · Filed November 11, 2014
VEHICLE ARRIVED TO DEALERSHIP WITH LOOSE BOLTS HOLDING THE FUEL TANKS TO THE BODY STRUCTURE. 5 BOLTS WERE ONLY HAND TIGHTENED. FUEL TANKS COULD HAVE COME OUT OF THE SUPPORTS AND FALLEN ON THE ROAD AND/OR CAUSED A FIRE. *TR

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High Back Seat Restraining Barriers/FMVSS 222

NHTSA #23V778000 · Structure · NHTSA notice

Reported November 20, 2023 · Blue Bird Body Company

Potentially affected: 6,124 vehicles

Repair completion: 77.57% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Blue Bird campaign R23CU-SB · Owners notified January 16, 2024 · Vehicles built August 14, 2014 – November 16, 2023 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

Blue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain 2014-2024 All American school buses equipped with 39" High Back seat restraining barriers. The bolts securing the restraining barriers to the floor may separate when fully loaded. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 222, "School Bus Passenger Seating and Crash Protection."

Safety consequence

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

Manufacturer remedy

Dealers will install a longer bolt with rectangular washer and nut, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed January 16, 2024. Owners may contact Blue Bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242. Blue Bird's number for this recall is R23CU-SB. This recall is an expansion of recall number 23V-777.

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.nhtsa.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.

Left, Rear Brake Caliper may Drag

NHTSA #19V391000 · Service Brakes, Air — Disc · NHTSA notice

Reported May 24, 2019 · Blue Bird Body Company

Potentially affected: 4,218 vehicles

Repair completion: 84.86% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Blue Bird campaign R19AA - SB · Owners notified August 28, 2019 · Vehicles built April 26, 2018 – April 10, 2019 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

Blue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain 2015-2020 Vision and All American school buses equipped with Bendix ADB22X air brakes. The driver side rear brakes may drag.

Safety consequence

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.

Manufacturer remedy

Blue Bird will notify owners, and dealers will install a new caliper with an updated clearance adjustment mechanism, free of charge. Blue Bird issued owners interim notification on July 18, 2019. The recall began August 28, 2019. Owners may contact Blue Bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242. Blue Bird's number for this recall is R19AA - 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.

Left, Rear Brake Caliper may Drag

NHTSA #19V393000 · Service Brakes, Air — Disc — Caliper · NHTSA notice

Reported May 24, 2019 · Blue Bird Body Company

Potentially affected: 70 vehicles

Repair completion: 38.57% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Blue Bird campaign R19AA - NSB · Owners notified August 28, 2019 · Vehicles built July 20, 2014 – February 21, 2019 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

Blue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain 2016-2020 Vision and 2015-2020 All American non-school buses equipped with ADB22X disc brakes. The driver side rear brakes may drag.

Safety consequence

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.

Manufacturer remedy

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 may Raise too High/FMVSS 403

NHTSA #19V082000 · Equipment Adaptive/Mobility · NHTSA notice

Reported February 11, 2019 · Blue Bird Body Company

Potentially affected: 787 vehicles

Repair completion: 70.01% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Blue Bird campaign R19ZP-SB · Owners notified March 4, 2019 · Vehicles built July 8, 2014 – June 29, 2018 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

Blue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain 2015-2019 Vision and All American school buses equipped with Ricon S-Series Titanium Wheelchair lifts. The wheelchair lift positioning input cam may fail while the lift is in use, allowing the platform to travel higher than the vehicle's floor height. As such, this vehicle fails to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 403, "Platform Lift Systems."

Safety consequence

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.

Manufacturer remedy

Blue Bird will notify owners, and Ricon dealers will replace the wheelchair lift positioning input cam, free of charge. The recall began March 4, 2019. Owners may contact Ricon customer service at 1-800-322-2884. Blue Bird's number for this recall is R19ZP-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.

Wheel Chair Lift Platform Cracking/Big Pivot Holes

NHTSA #16V405000 · Equipment · NHTSA notice

Reported June 6, 2016 · Blue Bird Body Company

Potentially affected: 32 vehicles

Blue Bird campaign R16YR-NSB · Owners notified June 27, 2016 · Vehicles built November 13, 2014 – May 4, 2016 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

Blue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain model year 2015-2017 All American transit buses manufactured from November 13, 2014, through May 4, 2016, and 2016-2017 Vision transit buses manufactured from May 30, 2015, through February 2, 2016, equipped with Ricon S-Series (S2005 and S5510) wheelchair lifts. In the affected vehicles the platform side plate on the wheelchair lifts may crack. Additionally, the 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 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.

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 June 27, 2016. Owners may contact Blue Bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242 or Ricon Customer Service at 1-800-322-2884. The recall number for Blue Bird is R16YR-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

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 #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.

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

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.

Parking Brake Pedal Separation

NHTSA #14V798000 · Parking Brake · NHTSA notice

Reported December 17, 2014 · Blue Bird Body Company

Potentially affected: 304 vehicles

Repair completion: 74.59% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Blue Bird campaign R14XR · Owners notified January 29, 2015 · Vehicles built July 8, 2014 – September 22, 2014 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

Blue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Vision and All American school buses manufactured July 8, 2014, to September 22, 2014. These buses, equipped with hydraulic brakes, may have an incorrectly manufactured parking brake pedal assembly which could separate and bend causing the parking brake not to engage properly.

Safety consequence

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

Manufacturer remedy

Blue Bird will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the date code on the parking brake pedal assembly and will replace the assembly if it is within that date range, free of charge. The recall began on January 29, 2015. Owners may contact Blue Bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242. Blue Bird's number for this recall is R14XR.

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.

Parking Brake Pedal Separation

NHTSA #14V797000 · Parking Brake · NHTSA notice

Reported December 17, 2014 · Blue Bird Body Company

Potentially affected: 2 vehicles

Repair completion: 100% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Blue Bird campaign R14XR · Owners notified January 29, 2015 · Vehicles built September 12, 2014 – September 12, 2014 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

Blue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain model year 2015 Vision non-school buses manufactured July 8, 2015, and All American non-school buses manufactured September 12, 2014. These buses, equipped with hydraulic brakes, may have an incorrectly manufactured parking brake pedal assembly which could separate and bend causing the parking brake not to engage properly.

Safety consequence

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

Manufacturer remedy

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.

Fuel Filter Shell may Separate and Cause Stall

NHTSA #14V707000 · Fuel System, Diesel · NHTSA notice

Reported November 5, 2014 · Blue Bird Body Company

Potentially affected: 17 vehicles

Blue Bird campaign R14XM · Owners notified September 24, 2014 · Vehicles built May 22, 2014 – August 2, 2014 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

Blue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain model year 2015 All American and Vision transit buses manufactured from May 22, 2014, to August 2, 2014. The Cummins ISB or ISL engines in these vehicles may have been equipped with Fleetguard UFF-XT fuel filters, part number FF63009, whose filter shell may separate from the fuel filter nut plate causing the engine to stall without warning.

Safety consequence

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

Manufacturer remedy

Cummins will notify owners and dealers will replace the fuel filter with a non-defective one, free of charge. The recall began during September 2014. Owners may contact Cummins customer service at 1-800-223-4583. Cummins' number for this recall is C1545. Owners may contact Blue Bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242. Blue Bird's number for this recall is R14XM.

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

Manufacturer remedy

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.

Fuel Filter Shell may Separate and Cause Stall

NHTSA #14V705000 · Fuel System, Diesel · NHTSA notice

Reported August 12, 2014 · Blue Bird Body Company

Potentially affected: 934 vehicles

Blue Bird campaign R14XM · Owners notified September 23, 2014 · Vehicles built May 22, 2014 – August 2, 2014 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

Blue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain model year 2015 All American and Vision school buses manufactured from May 22, 2014, to August 2, 2014. The Cummins ISB or ISL engines in these vehicles may have been equipped with Fleetguard UFF-XT fuel filters, part number FF63009, whose filter shell may separate from the fuel filter nut plate causing the engine to stall without warning.

Safety consequence

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

Manufacturer remedy

Cummins will notify owners and dealers will replace the fuel filter with a non-defective one, free of charge. The recall began on during September 2014. Owners may contact Cummins customer service at 1-800-223-4583. Cummins' number for this recall is C1545. Owners may contact Blue Bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242. Blue Bird's number for this recall is R14XM.

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

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

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.

Parking Brake may Unexpectedly Release

NHTSA #13V643000 · Parking Brake · NHTSA notice

Reported December 24, 2013 · Blue Bird Body Company

Potentially affected: 217 vehicles

Repair completion: 95.39% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Blue Bird campaign R13WT · Owners notified December 31, 2013 · Vehicles built September 24, 2013 – December 6, 2013 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

Blue Bird Corporation is recalling certain 2014-2015 model year All American and Vision school buses manufactured from September 24, 2013, through December 6, 2013. In the affected vehicles, a component within the hydraulic park brake pedal arm may not have been properly heat treated and may fracture causing the parking brake to release without warning.

Safety consequence

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

Manufacturer remedy

Blue Bird has notified owners and dealers will install a new parking brake assembly, free of charge. The recall began on December 31, 2013. Owners may contact Blue Bird at 1-478-822-2242. Blue Bird's number for this recall is R13WT.

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 Belt may be Difficult to Unlatch/FMVSS 209

NHTSA #13V579000 · Seat Belts — Front — Buckle Assembly · NHTSA notice

Reported November 20, 2013 · Blue Bird Body Company

Potentially affected: 802 vehicles

Repair completion: 71.82% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Blue Bird campaign R13WS · Owners notified December 17, 2013 · Vehicles built August 14, 2013 – November 16, 2013 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

Blue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain model year 2014 and 2015 Vision and All American model school buses manufactured August 23, 2013, through November 6, 2013 and equipped with IMMI-brand L9 driver's seat belts. When the button is pressed to release the seat belt, the latch plate can become partially engaged with the buckle, making the seat belt difficult to unlatch. Thus, this equipment fails to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 209, "Seat Belt Assemblies."

Safety consequence

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.

Manufacturer remedy

Blue Bird will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the seat belt buckle, and if necessary, replace the seat belt buckle, free of charge. The recall began on December 17, 2013. Owners may contact Blue Bird at 1-478-822-2242. Blue Bird's recall number R13WS.

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.

try.vin has no NCAP crash-test rating on file for the 2015 Blue Bird All American. NHTSA rates some vehicles by body style — pickups by cab, vans by roof height — so check nhtsa.gov/ratings.

3 owner complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2015 Blue Bird All American.

Equipment Adaptive/Mobility

ODI #10716658

Incident: June 4, 2014 · Filed: May 15, 2015

SCHOOL BUS HAS COOLANT LEAKS INSIDE THE PASSENGER, ENGINE COMPARTMENTS AND ON THE GROUND OUTSIDE THE BUS. THIS BUS HAS GONE BACK TO THE DEALER SEVERAL TIMES AND STILL LEAKS COOLANT. CHILDREN ARE EXPOSED TO HOT COOLANT INSIDE THE BUS AND FLOORS ARE SLIPPERY, ALSO ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES WITH OUTSIDE LEAKS.

Steering

ODI #10679879

Incident: January 22, 2015 · Filed: January 30, 2015

MY BUS DRIVER HAS A 2015 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN FE. HIS ROUTES INVOLVE MANY HALF-SHARP LEFT TURNS (+ ROADS). I HAVE NOTICED, WHEN HE TURNS THE STEERING WHEEL MAKES A MOANING SOUND. IT ISN'T LOUD, BUT IT IS ENOUGH TO NOTICE IT BEING HEARD UP IN THE FRONT. THE MOANING SOUND DOESN'T HAPPEN WHEN HE TURNS RIGHT. I WONDER IF THIS IS A PROBLEM WITH SOMETHING IN THE STEERING, OR WHAT, BUT IT IS CONCERNING ME A SMALL BIT. *TR

Structure; Fuel/Propulsion System

ODI #10654145

Incident: November 10, 2014 · Filed: November 11, 2014

VEHICLE ARRIVED TO DEALERSHIP WITH LOOSE BOLTS HOLDING THE FUEL TANKS TO THE BODY STRUCTURE. 5 BOLTS WERE ONLY HAND TIGHTENED. FUEL TANKS COULD HAVE COME OUT OF THE SUPPORTS AND FALLEN ON THE ROAD AND/OR CAUSED A FIRE. *TR

Other Blue Bird All American model years

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