CarRecallWatchThe 2015 Blue Bird ALL American has 27 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA.
The most-reported problem area is Fuel/Propulsion System (1 report).
2015 Blue Bird ALL American recalls
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.
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.
Rear brake may drag, risking overheating and fire
Certain school buses with Bendix ADB22X air brakes may have a driver-side rear brake that drags.
Rear brake may drag, overheat, and cause fire
The driver-side rear disc brake on certain Blue Bird buses can drag, meaning the brake stays partly applied when it should release.
Wheelchair Lift May Rise Above Floor, Risking Rider Fall
The wheelchair lift positioning input cam may fail while the lift is in use.
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 May Separate and Fall on Operator
Certain transit buses with Ricon S-Series wheelchair lifts may have a platform side plate that cracks, or folding link arm pivot holes that are too large, allowing bearings to move out of position.
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 2015 Blue Bird ALL American problems
Problem areas named in the 3 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 1 |
| Structure | 1 |
| Steering | 1 |
| Equipment Adaptive/Mobility | 1 |
What owners report
SCHOOL BUS HAS COOLANT LEAKS INSIDE THE PASSENGER, ENGINE COMPARTMENTS AND ON THE GROUND OUTSIDE THE BUS. THIS BUS HAS GONE BACK TO THE DEALER SEVERAL TIMES AND STILL LEAKS COOLANT. CHILDREN ARE EXPOSED TO HOT COOLANT INSIDE THE BUS AND FLOORS ARE SLIPPERY, ALSO ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES WITH OUTSIDE LEAKS.
MY BUS DRIVER HAS A 2015 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN FE. HIS ROUTES INVOLVE MANY HALF-SHARP LEFT TURNS (+ ROADS). I HAVE NOTICED, WHEN HE TURNS THE STEERING WHEEL MAKES A MOANING SOUND. IT ISN'T LOUD, BUT IT IS ENOUGH TO NOTICE IT BEING HEARD UP IN THE FRONT. THE MOANING SOUND DOESN'T HAPPEN WHEN HE TURNS RIGHT. I WONDER IF THIS IS A PROBLEM WITH SOMETHING IN THE STEERING, OR WHAT, BUT IT IS CONCERNING ME A SMALL BIT. *TR
VEHICLE ARRIVED TO DEALERSHIP WITH LOOSE BOLTS HOLDING THE FUEL TANKS TO THE BODY STRUCTURE. 5 BOLTS WERE ONLY HAND TIGHTENED. FUEL TANKS COULD HAVE COME OUT OF THE SUPPORTS AND FALLEN ON THE ROAD AND/OR CAUSED A FIRE. *TR
2015 Blue Bird ALL American questions
Does the 2015 Blue Bird ALL American have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 27 safety recalls for the 2015 Blue Bird ALL American: Seat barrier bolts can separate, raising crash injury risk; Seat barrier may fail to protect passengers in a crash; Rear brake may drag, risking overheating and fire; Rear brake may drag, overheat, and cause fire; Wheelchair Lift May Rise Above Floor, Risking Rider Fall. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2015 Blue Bird ALL American?
Based on 3 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Fuel/Propulsion System (1), Structure (1), Steering (1).
How do I check if a recall on my 2015 Blue Bird ALL American has been fixed?
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