CarRecallWatchThe 2013 Blue Bird ALL American has 28 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA.
The most-reported problem area is Service Brakes (1 report).
2013 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.
School Bus Seats May Detach in a Crash, Raising Injury Risk
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
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.
Oil Leak Can Cause Engine Fire in Rear-Engine School Buses
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
Certain rear-engine buses with Cummins Westport ISL G engines may have excessive crankcase pressure.
Seat Belts May Be Improperly Anchored, Raising Crash Injury Risk
Certain 2013-2016 Blue Bird All American and Vision school buses may have incorrect fasteners securing the seat gusset reinforcement to the side wall.
Exhaust Hangers May Fail, Risking Falling Parts
The exhaust system hangers on certain school buses may fail.
Exhaust Hangers May Fail, Risking Falling Parts
Certain rear-engine transit buses built between June 2010 and January 2015 may have exhaust system hangers that can fail.
Most common 2013 Blue Bird ALL American problems
Problem areas named in the 1 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Service Brakes | 1 |
What owners report
PLUG CORRODED ON ABS MODULE RESULTING IN POOR BRAKES. BUS WAS IN MOTION CONTACTED VEHICLE IN OPPOSING LANE(SIDE SWIPE) AND NEARLY STRUCK PARKED CAR IN EVENT. PART THAT FAILED WAS WABCO ABS MODULE ALUMINUM PLUG.
2013 Blue Bird ALL American questions
Does the 2013 Blue Bird ALL American have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 28 safety recalls for the 2013 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.
What are the most common problems with the 2013 Blue Bird ALL American?
Based on 1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Service Brakes (1).
How do I check if a recall on my 2013 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.