Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2016 Blue Bird All American
NHTSA data on file today
The 2016 Blue Bird All American has 20 NHTSA recall campaigns and 1 owner complaint on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
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 #17V510000 Inadequate Padding Near Seat Back Studs NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #17V202000 Shoulder Seat Belt D-Ring may Detach in a Crash 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 #16V006000 Stop Arm Reflective Decal May be Loose/FMVSS 131 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 #15V277000 School Bus Seats may be too Flammable/FMVSS 302 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #15V136000 Incorrect Fasteners on Seat Gusset/FMVSS 210 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #15V124000 Steering Shaft Interference may Affect Steering NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #15V118000 Steering Shaft Interference may Affect Steering NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #15V060000 Exhaust Hanger Failure NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #15V059000 Exhaust Hanger Failure NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #14V798000 Parking Brake Pedal Separation NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Unknown or Other 1 complaint
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $14,000–$21,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2016 Blue Bird All American exhibits recurring safety and mechanical issues, notably involving brakes, seats, and safety barriers. Numerous recalls, especially concerning critical systems like brakes and seats, degrade its reliability. Potential buyers should be cautious due to these persistent problems.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air brakes | 40,000–70,000 miles | $500–$1,500 | common |
| Steering shaft | 50,000–80,000 miles | $300–$900 | occasional |
| Seat structures | 30,000–60,000 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.
- Oil and filter changes
- Brake inspections and servicing
- Wheel alignment checks
- Coolant system flush
- Transmission fluid change
- Tire rotations and balancing
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Rear brakes dragging
- Detached seat D-ring
- Exhaust system noise
- Parking brake pedal issues
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2016 Blue Bird All American at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.