CarRecallWatchThe 2023 Blue Bird ALL American School Bus has 6 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA.
The most-reported problem area is Seats (1 report).
2023 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.
Engine May Shut Down Unexpectedly and Not Restart
The engine control module (ECM) in certain 2023 Blue Bird All American school buses may develop an internal short circuit.
Most common 2023 Blue Bird ALL American School Bus problems
Problem areas named in the 2 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Seats | 1 |
| Electrical System | 1 |
| Engine | 1 |
What owners report
The contact owns a 2023 Blue Bird Conventional Bus. The contact stated that while driving at 65 MPH, the instrument panel unexpectedly rebooted. The contact also stated that while attempting to make a turn, the bus experienced a reduction in power. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 61,000.
The complaint was submitted on behalf of the Buna ISD School System. The contact was a certified mechanic for the Buna ISD School System. The contact inspected the 2023 Blue Bird School/Transit Bus and noticed that all the seat knobs were fractured. In addition, the contact inspected the fleet of buses with the same failure. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.
2023 Blue Bird ALL American School Bus questions
Does the 2023 Blue Bird ALL American School Bus have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 6 safety recalls for the 2023 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 2023 Blue Bird ALL American School Bus?
Based on 2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Seats (1), Electrical System (1), Engine (1).
How do I check if a recall on my 2023 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.