Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2006 Blue Bird All American
NHTSA data on file today
The 2006 Blue Bird All American has 15 NHTSA recall campaigns and 2 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #11V499000 39" BARRIER/2-PASSENGER SEATS NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #09V328000 OFFSET LEG BARRIER PADS OR 2/3 SEAT BACK/FMVSS 222 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #09V205000 FMVSS 217/PLUG STYLE VANDAL LOCK WIRING NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #08V395000 FMVSS 403/RICON PLATFORM LIFTS/STOW INTERLOCK NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #08V229000 FMVSS 221/ROOF JOINT STRENGTH NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #08V163000 THRESHOLD WARNING SYSTEM/FMVSS 404/RICON NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #08V077000 ENGINE FAILURE/CUMMINS NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #07V556000 FMVSS 404/BRAUN WHEELCHAIR LIFTS NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #07V292000 FMVSS 217/EMERGENCY EXIT WINDOWS NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #06V112000 WHEELCHAIR LIFTS/RICON NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #05V382000 BATTERY DISCONNECT SWITCH NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #05V251000 STOP ARM MALFUNCTIONS NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #05V239000 STOP ARM MALFUNCTIONS NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #05V211000 FMVSS 222/INCORRECT SEAT SPACING NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #05V190000 FMVSS 221/BODY JOINT STRENGTH NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Service Brakes, Air 2 complaints
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $12,000–$18,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2006 Blue Bird All American has varied recall issues, particularly concerning safety features such as seating barriers, wheelchair lifts, and roof structures. These multiple and serious recalls contribute to a below-average reliability perception.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| seats/barriers | 60,000–100,000 miles | $500–$1,500 | common |
| wheelchair lifts | 50,000–90,000 miles | $300–$1,000 | common |
| roof structure | 70,000–110,000 miles | $1,000–$3,000 | 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.
- Oil change every 5,000 miles
- Inspect brakes annually
- Replace air filter every 15,000 miles
- Check suspension annually
- Coolant flush every 60,000 miles
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Wheelchair lift malfunction
- Loose battery connections
- Uneven seat wear
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2006 Blue Bird All American at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.