Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2012 Blue Bird All American
NHTSA data on file today
The 2012 Blue Bird All American has 30 NHTSA recall campaigns on file as of . try.vin has no NHTSA owner complaints on file for the 2012 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 #16V172000 Seat Leg may Detach, Seat may Give/FMVSS 210 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 #15V060000 Exhaust Hanger Failure NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #15V059000 Exhaust Hanger Failure NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #14V510000 Wheelchair Lift - Platform Cracking NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #14V511000 Wheelchair Lift - Platform Cracking NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #14V314000 Heater Hose may Rupture Resulting in Burns NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #14V313000 Heater Hose may Rupture Resulting in Burns NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #14V306000 Steering Shaft Interference may Affect Steering NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #14V309000 Steering Shaft Interference may Affect Steering 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
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $10,000–$20,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2012 Blue Bird All American has numerous recalls, mainly related to safety issues, such as parking brake failures and seat detachments, suggesting potential reliability concerns. However, with no owner complaints filed, the data is thin and may not fully capture the vehicle's reliability.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parking brake | Unknown | $200–$600 | occasional |
| Engine cooling system | Unknown | $500–$1,500 | occasional |
| Steering mechanism | Unknown | $300–$800 | 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
- Coolant system flush
- Brake inspections
- Transmission fluid change
- Tire rotations and balance
- Air filter replacement
- Steering and suspension checks
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Brake pedal softness
- Overheating engine
- Unusual steering noises
- Seat detachment
- Exhaust system rattles
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2012 Blue Bird All American at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.