Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2013 Blue Bird All American
NHTSA data on file today
The 2013 Blue Bird All American has 28 NHTSA recall campaigns and 1 owner complaint 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 #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 #15V136000 Incorrect Fasteners on Seat Gusset/FMVSS 210 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #15V059000 Exhaust Hanger Failure NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #15V060000 Exhaust Hanger Failure NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #14V511000 Wheelchair Lift - Platform Cracking NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #14V510000 Wheelchair Lift - Platform Cracking NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #14V436000 O-Ring Failure In Low Temperatures/CNG Leak 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 #14V309000 Steering Shaft Interference may Affect Steering NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #14V306000 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
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Service Brakes 1 complaint
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $15,000–$30,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2013 Blue Bird All American has numerous recalls mainly related to safety and equipment issues, including parking brake failure and engine cooling problems. These present significant reliability concerns and higher maintenance costs over time, resulting in a below-average reliability rating.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parking brake | 40,000–70,000 miles | $600–$1,200 | very common |
| Engine cooling system | 50,000–80,000 miles | $500–$1,500 | common |
| Exhaust system | 60,000–90,000 miles | $800–$2,000 | 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 and filter changes
- Brake system inspections
- Cooling system flush
- Exhaust system check
- Fuel system inspection
- Suspension lubrication
- Transmission fluid replacement
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Fails to hold vehicle on incline
- Engine overheating issues
- Unusual exhaust noises
- Steering stiffness
- Frequent coolant leaks
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2013 Blue Bird All American at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.