Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2010 Blue Bird All American
NHTSA data on file today
The 2010 Blue Bird All American has 42 NHTSA recall campaigns on file as of . try.vin has no NHTSA owner complaints on file for the 2010 Blue Bird All American. 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 #20V125000 Seat Barrier Incorrectly Installed/FMVSS 222 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 #15V294000 Vent Tube May Detach from Engine Breather NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #15V293000 Vent Tube May Detach from Engine Breather NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #14V511000 Wheelchair Lift - Platform Cracking NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #14V510000 Wheelchair Lift - Platform Cracking NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #14V313000 Heater Hose may Rupture Resulting in Burns NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #14V314000 Heater Hose may Rupture Resulting in Burns NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #14V215000 Ice May Form in Intake Manifold NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #14V083000 Ice May Form in Intake Manifold NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #13V332000 Window Panel Adhesive Strength/FMVSS 221 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #13V200000 Flip Seat/Possible Toe or foot pinch NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #13V126000 Grid Heater Power Supply Cable/Possible Fire NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #13V125000 Grid Heater Power Supply Cable/Possible Fire NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #12V218000 CROSSED AIR BRAKE LINES/FMVSS 121 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #12V217000 CROSSED AIR BRAKE LINES/FMVSS 121 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #12V153000 WHEELCHAIR LIFT/OUTER ROLL STOP LATCHING MECHANISM NHTSA notice
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $12,000–$25,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2010 Blue Bird All American has an extensive recall history with 42 campaigns covering safety-critical systems. The lack of recorded owner complaints doesn't imply reliability, as recall data signals potential issues. The evidence is limited and suggests lower-than-average reliability due to persistent recall concerns.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parking brake | Unknown | $200–$500 | occasional |
| Air brakes | Unknown | $300–$800 | occasional |
| Wheelchair lift | Unknown | $1,000–$2,500 | occasional |
| Engine cooling | Unknown | $500–$1,500 | 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 inspections and adjustments
- Cooling system checks
- Suspension lubrication
- Tire rotations and inspections
- Transmission fluid changes
- Lighting and electrical system checks
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Parking brake failure
- Air brake system inefficiency
- Cooling system leaks
- Wheelchair lift malfunctions
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2010 Blue Bird All American at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.