Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2015 Blue Bird All American
NHTSA data on file today
The 2015 Blue Bird All American has 27 NHTSA recall campaigns and 3 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Newest 20 recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #23V778000 High Back Seat Restraining Barriers/FMVSS 222 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #20V125000 Seat Barrier Incorrectly Installed/FMVSS 222 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #19V391000 Left, Rear Brake Caliper may Drag NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #19V393000 Left, Rear Brake Caliper may Drag NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #19V082000 Wheelchair Lift may Raise too High/FMVSS 403 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #18V801000 Stretchers may Fall due to Clamp Failure NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #16V405000 Wheel Chair Lift Platform Cracking/Big Pivot Holes 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 #15V293000 Vent Tube May Detach from Engine Breather NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #15V294000 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 #14V798000 Parking Brake Pedal Separation NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #14V797000 Parking Brake Pedal Separation NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #14V707000 Fuel Filter Shell may Separate and Cause Stall NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #14V511000 Wheelchair Lift - Platform Cracking NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #14V510000 Wheelchair Lift - Platform Cracking NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Equipment Adaptive/Mobility 1 complaint
- Fuel/Propulsion System 1 complaint
- Steering 1 complaint
- Structure 1 complaint
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $11,000–$16,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2015 Blue Bird All American has numerous recalls, particularly involving safety and reliability issues like brake dragging and improperly secured components. This suggests below-average reliability, despite limited complaint data.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brakes | 40,000–70,000 miles | $300–$800 | common |
| Wheelchair lifts | 30,000–60,000 miles | $500–$1,500 | common |
| Exhaust system hangers | 50,000–80,000 miles | $200–$600 | 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.
- Brake inspection every 20,000 miles
- Oil change every 7,500 miles
- Replace air filters annually
- Exhaust system check bi-annually
- Wheelchair lift maintenance annually
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Brake pedal softness
- Unusual exhaust noises
- Seat wobbling or unsecured
- Sudden engine power loss
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2015 Blue Bird All American at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.