NHTSA vehicle safety data
2016 Blue Bird All American Recalls & Complaints
The 2016 Blue Bird All American has 20 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 2016 Blue Bird All American. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
2016 Blue Bird All American owner complaints
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2016 Blue Bird All American, describing incidents dated November 28, 2016.
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Newest complaints
ODI #10971165 · Filed
SIDE WINDOW OF SCHOOL BUS BROKE INTO SHARDS WHEN HIT BY A QUARTER THROWN BY A STUDENT. NOTIFIED LOCAL BLUEBIRD REP. 11/29/2017.. ALL THE SIDE WINDOWS WERE REPLACED W/ NEW. ADDITIONAL 3 OTHER BUSES CHANGED AS WELL AS THE TEMPER DATE CODE MATCHED ( 2/15)
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
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 - 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 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.
Inadequate Padding Near Seat Back Studs
NHTSA #17V510000 · Seats · NHTSA notice
Reported August 17, 2017 · Blue Bird Body Company
Potentially affected: 309 vehicles
Repair completion: 84.79% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Blue Bird campaign R17ZB-SB · Owners notified September 15, 2017 · Vehicles built November 18, 2016 – July 25, 2017 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
Blue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain model year 2015-2019 Vision and model year 2016 All American school buses equipped with certain QS11 series convertible school bus seats supplied by CE White/HSM Solutions. The integral D-Ring mounting stud located in the upper area of the seat back frame does not provide an adequate padding surface between the seat occupant and the D-Ring mounting stud.
Safety consequence
In a rear crash event, the occupant's head may contact the D-Ring mounting stud, resulting in a head injury or even death.
Manufacturer remedy
Blue Bird will notify owners, and dealers will equip the Integra D-Ring mounting studs with the proper padding, free of charge. The recall began on September 15, 2017. Owners may contact Blue Bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242. Blue Bird's number for this recall is R17ZB-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.
Shoulder Seat Belt D-Ring may Detach in a Crash
NHTSA #17V202000 · Seats · NHTSA notice
Reported March 23, 2017 · Blue Bird Body Company
Potentially affected: 92 vehicles
Repair completion: 100% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Blue Bird campaign R17YZ (SB) · Owners notified April 12, 2017 · Vehicles built March 21, 2015 – April 21, 2015 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
Blue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain 2016 Vision and All American school buses, equipped with certain QS11, QSCR11, QSJ11, and Davenport school bus seats that include three-point lap/shoulder seat belts. These seats may have a loose or missing D-ring mounting nut, allowing the shoulder belt D-ring to detach in a crash.
Safety consequence
A loose or missing shoulder belt D-ring may prevent the seat belt from adequately restraining the seat occupant in the event of a crash, increasing their risk of injury.
Manufacturer remedy
Blue Bird will notify owners, and personnel from the school bus seat manufacturer will inspect and repair the affected seats, free of charge. The recall began on April 12, 2017. Owners may contact Blue Bird Campaigns Administration at 1-478-822-2242. Blue Bird's number for this recall is R17YZ (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 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.
Stop Arm Reflective Decal May be Loose/FMVSS 131
NHTSA #16V006000 · Other — School Bus Stop Arm Assembly · NHTSA notice
Reported January 8, 2016 · Blue Bird Body Company
Potentially affected: 112 vehicles
Repair completion: 62.5% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Blue Bird campaign R16YK-SB · Owners notified January 28, 2016 · Vehicles built May 18, 2015 – November 9, 2015 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
Blue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 All American school buses manufactured May 18, 2015, to November 9, 2015, and Vision school buses manufactured May 8, 2015, to October 27, 2015, equipped with certain Transpec T6000, T6100, and T7000 series school bus stop arms. The affected stop arms have a reflective decal that may peel loose from the stop arm. As such, these stop arms fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 131, "School Bus Pedestrian Safety Devices."
Safety consequence
Without a reflective decal, the stop arms would have reduced visibility to other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
Blue Bird will notify owners, and dealers will replace the stop arm blade assembly, free of charge. The recall began on January 28, 2016. Owners may contact Blue Bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242 or the manufacturer of the stop arms at 1-800-951-7867. Blue Birds number for this recall is R16YK-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
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.
School Bus Seats may be too Flammable/FMVSS 302
NHTSA #15V277000 · Seats · NHTSA notice
Reported May 12, 2015 · Blue Bird Body Company
Potentially affected: 36 vehicles
Repair completion: 94.44% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Blue Bird campaign R15YD-SB · Owners notified June 9, 2015
Defect description
Blue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain model year 2016 Vision and All American rear engine school buses manufactured February 11, 2015, to April 2, 2015. The affected vehicles have seat bottoms whose foam core may not meet the flammability requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 302, "Flammability of Interior Materials."
Safety consequence
If the seats are built with this seat bottom foam core, the seats may not resist catching fire in the presence of an ignition source, increasing the risk that a fire may start or spread.
Manufacturer remedy
Blue Bird will notify owners, and dealers will replace the school bus seat bottoms with foam that is compliant to the safety standard, free of charge. The recall began on June 9, 2015. Owners may contact Blue Bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242. Blue Bird's number for this recall is R15YD-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.
Steering Shaft Interference may Affect Steering
NHTSA #15V124000 · Steering · NHTSA notice
Reported March 3, 2015 · Blue Bird Body Company
Potentially affected: 399 vehicles
Repair completion: 74.12% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Blue Bird campaign R14XE · Owners notified March 25, 2015 · Vehicles built September 11, 2014 – January 8, 2015 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
Blue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain 2016 All American school buses manufactured from September 11, 2014, through January 8, 2015. 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 March 26, 2015. Owners may contact Blue Bird Customer Service at 1-478-822-2242. Blue Bird's number for this recall is R14XE. Note: This recall is an expansion of recall 14V-309.
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 #15V118000 · Steering · NHTSA notice
Reported February 27, 2015 · Blue Bird Body Company
Potentially affected: 40 vehicles
Repair completion: 45% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Blue Bird campaign R14XE · Owners notified March 25, 2015 · Vehicles built September 15, 2014 – January 12, 2015 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
Blue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain 2016 All American transit buses manufactured from September 15, 2014, through January 12, 2015. 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 March 25, 2015. Owners may contact Blue Bird Customer Service 1-478-822-2242. Blue Bird's number for this recall is R14XE. Note: This recall is an expansion of recall 14V-306.
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.
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.
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.
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