CarRecallWatchThe 2022 Blue Bird ALL American School Bus has 10 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA, including 1 fire.
The most-reported problem area is Electrical System (1 report).
2022 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.
Bus Air Brake Gauges May Fail to Warn of Low Pressure
Some Blue Bird school buses have a software error in the instrument cluster that can stop the air pressure gauges and the visual and audio low air warnings from working.
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.
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.
Stability Control May Fail, Raising Crash Risk
Certain school buses may have a hydraulic brake control unit (ECU) that was not programmed correctly.
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.
Most common 2022 Blue Bird ALL American School Bus problems
Problem areas named in the 2 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Electrical System | 1 |
| Structure | 1 |
What owners report
The contact's employer owns a 2022 Blue Bird Conventional. The contact stated that upon further inspection, it was noticed that the battery arms were fracturing at the frame of the bolts. No warning lights were illuminated. The contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign: 17V100000 (Structure); however, the VIN was not included. The local dealer was contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 101,928.
"GOV CAUGHT FIRE DUE TO HEATER MALFUCTION PER THE FIRE DEPT."
2022 Blue Bird ALL American School Bus questions
Does the 2022 Blue Bird ALL American School Bus have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 10 safety recalls for the 2022 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; Bus Air Brake Gauges May Fail to Warn of Low Pressure. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2022 Blue Bird ALL American School Bus?
Based on 2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Electrical System (1), Structure (1).
How do I check if a recall on my 2022 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.