Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2019 Blue Bird All American
NHTSA data on file today
The 2019 Blue Bird All American has 26 NHTSA recall campaigns and 2 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Newest 20 recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #24V758000 Emergency Exit Label Print Is Too Small/FMVSS 217 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #24V543000 Insufficient Roof Joint Strength/FMVSS 221 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #23V778000 High Back Seat Restraining Barriers/FMVSS 222 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #23V276000 School Bus May Reverse Faster than Expected NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #22V505000 Improperly Grounded Air Compressor Housing NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #21V313000 High Pressure Fuel Rail Assembly May Leak Fuel NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #21V312000 High Pressure Fuel Rail Assembly May Leak Fuel NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #21V300000 Drivetrain Malfunction Can Cause Loss of Power NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #21V253000 Electric Drivetrain Malfunction NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #20V409000 Missing Seat Belt Anchorage Washers/ FMVSS 210 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #20V407000 Missing Seat Belt Anchorage Washers/ FMVSS 210 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #20V125000 Seat Barrier Incorrectly Installed/FMVSS 222 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #20V074000 Possible Loss of Drive System and Power Steering NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #19V765000 VCU May Activate the Anti-Roll Back NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #19V707000 Roof Sheets May Separate/FMVSS 221 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #19V526000 Roof Hatch External Handle May Break/FMVSS 217 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #19V471000 VCU May Shut Down High Voltage Contactors NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #19V393000 Left, Rear Brake Caliper may Drag NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #19V391000 Left, Rear Brake Caliper may Drag NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #19V082000 Wheelchair Lift may Raise too High/FMVSS 403 NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Seats 2 complaints
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $8,000–$15,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2019 Blue Bird All American shows a range of recalls primarily related to structural and component reliability issues, such as roof joint strength and electric system faults. However, owner complaints are minimal, suggesting these issues may not manifest in everyday use, supporting an average reliability rating.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roof joints | N/A | $500–$1,500 | common |
| Electric drivetrain | 30,000–60,000 miles | $1,000–$3,000 | common |
| Fuel rail assembly | 50,000–80,000 miles | $800–$2,000 | occasional |
| Control module | 40,000–70,000 miles | $700–$1,800 | occasional |
| Rear brakes | 60,000–90,000 miles | $400–$1,200 | 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.
- Annual safety inspection
- Bi-annual brake check
- Oil change every 10,000 miles
- Transmission service every 30,000 miles
- Coolant flush every 40,000 miles
- Battery test annually
- Tire rotation every 10,000 miles
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Roof panel separation
- Unexpected drivetrain failure
- Battery warning lights
- Irregular brake feel
- Noise during steering
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2019 Blue Bird All American at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.