CarRecallWatchThe 2007 Blue Bird ALL American has 21 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA, including 1 fire.
The most-reported problem area is Structure (2 reports).
2007 Blue Bird ALL American recalls
School Bus Parking Brake May Fail to Hold on Slopes
The floor-mounted parking brake on certain Blue Bird Vision and All American school buses may not apply enough force to hold the vehicle still on an incline when it is loaded to its maximum weight.
Stretcher clamps may fail and increase injury risk
Certain Blue Bird All American ambulance buses have clamps that hold stacked stretchers in place.
Wheelchair lift platform can fall out when doors open
Certain Ricon wheelchair lifts installed in these school buses may have link arm pivot holes that are too large.
Wheelchair Lift Platform Can Fall Out When Doors Open
Some wheelchair lifts installed on these transit buses have folding link arms with pivot holes that may be too large.
Most common 2007 Blue Bird ALL American problems
Problem areas named in the 4 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Structure | 2 |
| Service Brakes, Air | 1 |
| Service Brakes | 1 |
| Tires | 1 |
What owners report
BETWEEN 0920 AND 0940 HRS ON 26 MARCH 2016, BUS WAS TRANSPORTING 15 SOLDIERS TO VICTORY RANCH AND HEAR A LOUD NOISE. ONE SOLDIER STATED NOISE WAS A TIRE. DRIVER PULLED OFF ROAD AWAY FROM TRAFFIC AND NOTICED THE BRAKES WERE NOT WORKING PROPERLY. ANOTHER LOUD NOISE AND ONE OF THE SOLDIERS SAID IT WAS A FIRE. DRIVER STATED THE BUS FINALLY ALLOWED HIM TO BRAKE AND HE INSTRUCTED THE SOLDIERS TO EXIT THE BUS AND CALL 911. ...UPDATED 07/13/16 *BF ....UPDATED 07/26/16 *BF...UPDATED 08/15/16 *BF
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 BLUEBIRD ALL AMERICAN BUS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SEAT STRUCTURE WAS UNRAVELING ON MULTIPLE SEATS. THE STRUCTURE AND FRAMEWORK WAS SOUND BUT THE METAL FRAMING WAS FRACTURED AND THE REAR SIDE OF THE SEATS HAD COLLAPSED. THE SEATING FOAM PADDING WAS NOT SAFELY SECURED DUE TO THE METAL FRAMING STRUCTURE WHICH WAS NOT SECURED. THE BUS WAS NOT TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER NOR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 20,000.
PIN SECURING BRAKE PEDAL TO MOUNT CORRODED AND CAUSED BRAKES TO LOCK UP. *TR
MY CHILD GOES TO FRANCIS ASBURY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL AND RIDES BUS #128. THESE CHILDREN ARE PUT 3 TO A SEAT AND HANG IN THE AISLE. THE SITUATION HAS GOTTEN WORSE. YESTERDAY (JANUARY 16TH, 2008) THE BUS WAS SO OVERCROWDED, THE FIRST SEAT WAS SAT 4 TO A SEAT. WHEN IS IT SAFE TO SIT THAT MANY CHILDREN TOGETHER?! I CALLED THE TRANSPORTATION DEPARTMENT TO FIND OUT WHAT WAS BEING DONE TO FIX THIS PROBLEM AND WAS TOLD THIS WAS NOT A PROBLEM. THAT IT WAS ALRIGHT ACCORDING TO NHTSA STANDARDS. I JUST READ YUR STANDARDS AND IT STATES EXACTLY WHAT I THOUGHT. "OCCUPANT CRASH PROTECTION IS PROVIDED BY A PROTECTIVE ENVELOPE CONSISTING OF STRONG, CLOSELY-SPACED SEATS THAT HAVE ENERGY-ABSORBING SEAT BACKS. PERS
2007 Blue Bird ALL American questions
Does the 2007 Blue Bird ALL American have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 21 safety recalls for the 2007 Blue Bird ALL American: School Bus Parking Brake May Fail to Hold on Slopes; Stretcher clamps may fail and increase injury risk; Wheelchair lift platform can fall out when doors open; Wheelchair Lift Platform Can Fall Out When Doors Open; Equipment Adaptive/Mobility. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2007 Blue Bird ALL American?
Based on 4 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Structure (2), Service Brakes, Air (1), Service Brakes (1).
How do I check if a recall on my 2007 Blue Bird ALL American 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.