CarRecallWatchThe 2020 Blue Bird ALL American School Bus has 20 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA.
The most-reported problem area is Seats (3 reports).
2020 Blue Bird ALL American School Bus recalls
Emergency exit labels may be too small to read
Certain Blue Bird school buses have emergency exit label operating instructions printed in lettering that is too small and may be difficult to read.
School Bus Roof Panels May Separate in a Crash
Certain Blue Bird school buses have an exterior roof joint that may have been built with too little strength.
Bus Seats May Be Unsecured, Raising Crash Injury Risk
Certain school buses have convertible seats that may have been installed incorrectly, so a seat may not be properly secured to the floor.
Seat barrier bolts can separate, raising crash injury risk
Certain school buses with 39-inch high back seat restraining barriers may have bolts that securing the barriers to the floor separate when the bus is fully loaded.
School Bus May Reverse Faster Than Expected Downhill
Certain 2018-2021 Blue Bird All American and Vision school buses with PowerDrive 7000 electric drive systems may have a problem with the System Control Module (SCM).
Air Compressor Can Carry Shock Voltage to Bus Frame
The electric air compressor on certain school buses has a housing that is not properly grounded to the vehicle chassis.
Fuel rail leak can cause fire in diesel school buses
The sealing washer in the high-pressure fuel rail assembly may not seat correctly in the pilot bore holes, which can allow diesel fuel to leak from the rail.
School Buses May Lose Power Steering Assist
Certain 2018-2021 Blue Bird Vision and All American school buses may have an electromagnetic noise problem on the drivetrain's Control Area Network (CAN) bus.
Brake valve may cause unintended spring brake application
A retainer in the SC-3 single check valve of the air brake system may not be properly seated.
Electrical Fault Undetected, Risking Shock to Service Workers
On certain 2018-2021 Blue Bird Vision and All American school buses, the electric drive system cannot detect isolation faults while the high voltage contactors are closed.
School Bus Seat Belts May Be Improperly Anchored
Some school buses from the 2019 through 2022 model years have seats with built-in three-point seat belts that may have been installed incorrectly.
Front seat belts may pull loose in a crash
Certain school buses may have been built with the front three-point seat belt assemblies installed without reinforcing washers under the floor at the anchorage point.
Improperly installed A/C breaker may cause fire
Certain school buses with factory-installed air conditioning may have had the A/C circuit breaker installed incorrectly.
School Buses May Roll on Inclines Due to Parking Brake
The foot pedal parking brake on certain 2020-2021 Blue Bird Vision and All American school buses may have been improperly assembled.
Seat barrier may fail to protect passengers in a crash
A seat barrier behind the driver seat, which includes an integrated 3-point seat belt, may have been installed incorrectly and may be missing a reinforcing bracket.
Roof Panels May Separate in a Severe Crash
Some school buses have roof sheets that were fastened with too few rivets.
Roof Hatch Handle May Break, Blocking Emergency Exit
On certain 2020 Blue Bird school buses with 24-inch by 24-inch roof hatches, the outside handle on the roof hatch may break unexpectedly during normal use.
Roof Emergency Hatch Handle May Break, Blocking Outside Exit
The external handle on the roof emergency exit hatch may break unexpectedly during normal use because of a manufacturing problem.
Rear brake may drag, risking overheating and fire
Certain school buses with Bendix ADB22X air brakes may have a driver-side rear brake that drags.
School Bus Seats May Detach from Floor in a Crash
Certain school buses have HSM NextGen 45-inch school bus seats (part GenQ3-45 LH) that may not be attached to the bus floor with enough bolts.
Most common 2020 Blue Bird ALL American School Bus problems
Problem areas named in the 4 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Seats | 3 |
| Fuel System, Diesel | 1 |
What owners report
The contact called about a 2020 Blue Bird BB Conventional. The contact was a bus driver for the Coweta School District and stated that while at the diesel fuel pump, diesel spilled out of the spout. The contact stated that the failure occurred after the vehicle was fueled and while closing the fuel cap. The contact stated that approximately two gallons of diesel spilled out of the spout. The contact stated that the vehicle was parked, and the following day, the contact found a diesel fuel spill on the ground. The contact stated that approximately four gallons of diesel were lost. No warning lights were illuminated. A contact notified the fleet mechanic about the issue. The mechanic informed
Bluebird Next Gen seats continuously break. The seat bottoms break under the weight of a high school aged kid. If the child is sitting in the seat when it breaks it could injure the child. The seat backs also break regularly.
I am writing to bring to your attention several persistent issues we have encountered with the Blue Bird student seating in our buses. The seat backs, constructed from a black mesh material welded at all four corners and secured with a top bar, have repeatedly failed. We have observed that nearly all of our seats have broken seat backs, necessitating multiple repairs at Central States of Lexington. Despite these efforts, we continue to find broken seat frames. This is particularly concerning as, in the event of an accident, these seats would not adequately provide the necessary compartmentalization for student safety. We are in the process of replacing the seat frames in the buses that are
I am writing to bring to your attention several persistent issues we have encountered with the Blue Bird student seating in our buses. The seat backs, constructed from a black mesh material welded at all four corners and secured with a top bar, have repeatedly failed. We have observed that nearly all of our seats have broken seat backs, necessitating multiple repairs at Central States of Lexington. Despite these efforts, we continue to find broken seat frames. This is particularly concerning as, in the event of an accident, these seats would not adequately provide the necessary compartmentalization for student safety. We are in the process of replacing the seat frames in the buses that are
2020 Blue Bird ALL American School Bus questions
Does the 2020 Blue Bird ALL American School Bus have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 20 safety recalls for the 2020 Blue Bird ALL American School Bus: Emergency exit labels may be too small to read; School Bus Roof Panels May Separate in a Crash; Bus Seats May Be Unsecured, Raising Crash Injury Risk; Seat barrier bolts can separate, raising crash injury risk; School Bus May Reverse Faster Than Expected Downhill. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2020 Blue Bird ALL American School Bus?
Based on 4 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Seats (3), Fuel System, Diesel (1).
How do I check if a recall on my 2020 Blue Bird ALL American School Bus has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.