CarRecallWatchThe 2008 Blue Bird ALL American has 32 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA.
The most-reported problem area is Engine And Engine Cooling (2 reports).
2008 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.
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.
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 2008 Blue Bird ALL American problems
Problem areas named in the 4 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 2 |
| Service Brakes, Air | 1 |
| Equipment Adaptive/Mobility | 1 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 1 |
What owners report
THE FUEL LINES ON THESE ENGINES ARE HELD IN BY A PLASTIC CLIP. THE PLASTIC CLIP HAS A SHARP AREA ON THE CLIP WHICH THEN PUNCHES HOLES IN THE FUEL LINE THAT IS ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THE ENGINE. THERE ARE THREE LINES THAT ARE HELD IN BY THESE CLIPS. THE HOLES THEN LEAK DIESEL FUEL ALL OVER THE ENGINE WIRE HARNESS.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN INTERNATIONAL. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A NOTICE FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V510000 (EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT FELT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE VIN WAS INVALID. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE.
BUS WAS USED 14 DEC FOR ABOUT 2 HOURS WHEN WE WENT TO SHUT THE ENGINE DOWN, IT WOULD NOT. TO GET THE ENGINE STOPPED HAD TO DISCONNECT THE ALTERNATOR AND BATTERIES BEFORE ENGINE STOPPED. ALL PASSENGERS HAD BEEN UNLOADED, BUS NOW IS SCHEDULED INTO MAINTENANCE FOR TROUBLESHOOTING. *TR
RIGHT REAR AIR LINES GOING TO BRAKE CHAMBER MELTED WHEN BUS WENT INTO REGENERATION MODE. THE BUS HAD 25 STUDENTS AND COACHES ON IT AT THE TIME. THE AIR BRAKES APPLIED AND THE BUS WAS STUCK ON THE ROAD AT THE TOP OF HILL BY A BLIND CURVE AT 7:00 PM. *TR
2008 Blue Bird ALL American questions
Does the 2008 Blue Bird ALL American have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 32 safety recalls for the 2008 Blue Bird ALL American: School Bus Parking Brake May Fail to Hold on Slopes; Seat barrier may fail to protect passengers in a crash; 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. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2008 Blue Bird ALL American?
Based on 4 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Engine And Engine Cooling (2), Service Brakes, Air (1), Equipment Adaptive/Mobility (1).
How do I check if a recall on my 2008 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.