2011 Blue Bird ALL American Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

The 2011 Blue Bird ALL American has 35 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.

35Recalls

0Owner complaints

0Crashes reported

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2011 Blue Bird ALL American recalls

School Bus Parking Brake May Fail to Hold on Slopes

Recall 20V234Apr 27, 20202,264 vehicles affected

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

Recall 20V125Mar 3, 20202,790 vehicles affected

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

Recall 18V801Nov 14, 201886 vehicles affected

Certain Blue Bird All American ambulance buses have clamps that hold stacked stretchers in place.

School Bus Seats May Detach in a Crash, Raising Injury Risk

Recall 16V172Mar 25, 201667 vehicles affected

Certain Blue Bird All American school buses from 2011 to 2017 model years, built between August 20, 2010 and December 16, 2015, have a problem with seats over the wheelhouse area on buses equipped with rear side emergency doors.

Wheelchair lift platform can fall out when doors open

Recall 15V730Nov 4, 20155,114 vehicles affected

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

Recall 15V731Nov 4, 201590 vehicles affected

Some wheelchair lifts installed on these transit buses have folding link arms with pivot holes that may be too large.

Oil Leak Can Cause Engine Fire in Rear-Engine School Buses

Recall 15V293May 19, 2015840 vehicles affected

This recall covers certain 2009-2016 Blue Bird All American rear-engine school buses built between December 2008 and May 2015 that have Cummins Westport ISL G engines.

Engine oil can leak onto hot parts, raising fire risk

Recall 15V294May 19, 201534 vehicles affected

Certain rear-engine buses with Cummins Westport ISL G engines may have excessive crankcase pressure.

Exhaust Hangers May Fail, Risking Falling Parts

Recall 15V059Feb 3, 20151,936 vehicles affected

The exhaust system hangers on certain school buses may fail.

Exhaust Hangers May Fail, Risking Falling Parts

Recall 15V060Feb 3, 2015474 vehicles affected

Certain rear-engine transit buses built between June 2010 and January 2015 may have exhaust system hangers that can fail.

Equipment Adaptive/Mobility

Recall 14V510Aug 19, 20145,114 vehicles affected

Equipment Adaptive/Mobility

Recall 14V511Aug 19, 201490 vehicles affected

Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System

Recall 14V313Jun 11, 20141,935 vehicles affected

Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System:Hoses/Lines/Piping/Fittings

Recall 14V314Jun 11, 2014587 vehicles affected

Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine

Recall 14V215Apr 23, 201420 vehicles affected

Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine

Recall 14V083Feb 27, 2014695 vehicles affected

Structure

Recall 13V332Jul 31, 2013172 vehicles affected

Seats

Recall 13V200May 15, 2013441 vehicles affected

Electrical System; Electrical System:Wiring

Recall 13V125Apr 9, 2013276 vehicles affected

Electrical System; Electrical System:Wiring

Recall 13V126Apr 9, 201317 vehicles affected

Service Brakes, Air

Recall 12V217May 15, 2012651 vehicles affected

Service Brakes, Air

Recall 12V218May 15, 201231 vehicles affected

Equipment Adaptive/Mobility

Recall 12V153Apr 5, 2012125 vehicles affected

Fuel System, Diesel

Recall 11V569Dec 2, 2011250 vehicles affected

Seats:Barriers

Recall 11V499Oct 14, 201154 vehicles affected

Engine And Engine Cooling

Recall 11V423Aug 17, 2011860 vehicles affected

Engine And Engine Cooling

Recall 11V424Aug 17, 201124 vehicles affected

Parking Brake

Recall 11V351Jul 8, 2011121 vehicles affected

Structure:Body

Recall 11V086Feb 10, 2011363 vehicles affected

Structure:Frame And Members:Underbody Shields

Recall 10V628Dec 16, 2010143 vehicles affected

Engine And Engine Cooling

Recall 10V379Aug 20, 20103,992 vehicles affected

Engine And Engine Cooling

Recall 10V380Aug 20, 2010466 vehicles affected

Seats

Recall 10V298Jun 29, 20101,542 vehicles affected

Seats

Recall 10V299Jun 29, 201015 vehicles affected

Equipment Adaptive/Mobility

Recall 10V133Apr 5, 20101,622 vehicles affected

2011 Blue Bird ALL American questions

Does the 2011 Blue Bird ALL American have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 35 safety recalls for the 2011 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; School Bus Seats May Detach in a Crash, Raising Injury Risk; Wheelchair lift platform can fall out when doors open. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

How do I check if a recall on my 2011 Blue Bird ALL American has been fixed?

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