Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2007 Blue Bird All American
NHTSA data on file today
The 2007 Blue Bird All American has 21 NHTSA recall campaigns and 4 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Newest 20 recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #20V234000 Parking Brake may not Hold Vehicle/ FMVSS 105 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #18V801000 Stretchers may Fall due to Clamp Failure NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #15V730000 Wheel Chair Lift Link Arm Pivot Holes NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #15V731000 Wheel Chair Lift Link Arm Pivot Holes NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #14V510000 Wheelchair Lift - Platform Cracking NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #14V511000 Wheelchair Lift - Platform Cracking NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #13V332000 Window Panel Adhesive Strength/FMVSS 221 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #11V569000 FUEL LEAK NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #11V499000 39" BARRIER/2-PASSENGER SEATS NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #11V351000 PARK BRAKE VALVE INTERLOCK NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #10V380000 STARTER CABLE RETAINING NUT AND FLAT WASHER NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #10V379000 STARTER CABLE RETAINING NUT AND FLAT WASHER 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
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Structure 2 complaints
- Service Brakes 1 complaint
- Service Brakes, Air 1 complaint
- Tires 1 complaint
Of the 4 complaints on file, 1 reports a fire (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $8,000–$15,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2007 Blue Bird All American has an average reliability rating. Frequent recalls involve parking brake issues, wheelchair lift failures, and diesel fuel system problems. However, owner complaints are minimal, mostly concerning the service brakes and vehicle structure.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parking brake | 50,000–80,000 miles | $200–$500 | very common |
| Wheelchair lift | 60,000–100,000 miles | $400–$800 | common |
| Fuel system | 80,000–120,000 miles | $600–$1,200 | 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 and filter changes
- Brake inspection and service
- Tire rotation and alignment
- Cooling system check
- Air filter replacement
- Transmission service
- Fuel system cleaning
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Unexpected braking or stopping
- Fuel leakage or smell
- Unstable wheelchair lifts
- Unresponsive dashboard controls
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2007 Blue Bird All American at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.