Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 1998 Blue Bird All American
NHTSA data on file today
The 1998 Blue Bird All American has 9 NHTSA recall campaigns and 1 owner complaint on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #05V062000 FUEL LIFT PUMP/CUMMINS/ENGINE STALLING NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #03V085000 BLUE BIRD/ALTERNATOR SUPPORT BRACKETS NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #02V185000 BLUE BIRD/FMVSS 101/LABEL NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #01V191000 BLUE BIRD/12-VOLT POWER SUPPLY CABLE NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #00V232005 BLUE BIRD/ABS ECU NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #00V162000 BLUE BIRD/BENDIX AIR BRAKE VALVE NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #00V071000 BLUE BIRD/PDU CABLE NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #00V051000 BLUE BIRD/BRAKE LINES NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #98V153000 BLUE BIRD/HAND THROTTLE CABLE NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Service Brakes, Air 1 complaint
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $6,000–$12,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 1998 Blue Bird All American exhibits several significant reliability concerns, particularly related to its electrical and brake systems. Recalls for critical components like the fuel system and brakes, coupled with electrical malfunctions, contribute to a below-average rating. Minimal owner complaints suggest these issues are less frequently consumer-reported, but their severity in recalls can translate to costly repairs.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| fuel pump | 60,000–90,000 miles | $500–$1,000 | common |
| alternator mounting | 50,000–80,000 miles | $300–$700 | common |
| wiring chafing | 40,000–70,000 miles | $200–$600 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Regular oil changes
- Brake system inspection
- Coolant system flush
- Transmission fluid replacement
- Tire rotation and alignment
- Fuel system cleaning
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Stalling engine
- ABS warning light
- Unusual brake noises
- Wiring chafing signs
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 1998 Blue Bird All American at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.