CarRecallWatchThe 2016 Blue Bird ALL American has 20 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA.
The most-reported problem area is Unknown Or Other (1 report).
2016 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.
Seat Stud Can Injure Head in Rear Crash
Certain Blue Bird school buses with QS11 convertible seats supplied by CE White/HSM Solutions have a D-Ring mounting stud in the upper seat back frame that lacks adequate padding between the seat occupant and the stud.
Loose Seat Belt D-Ring Can Detach in a Crash
Certain school bus seats with three-point lap and shoulder seat belts may have a loose or missing mounting nut on the shoulder belt D-ring.
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.
Stop Arm Decal May Peel Off, Reducing Visibility to Drivers
The reflective decal on certain school bus stop arms may peel loose from the stop arm.
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.
School Bus Seat Foam May Not Resist Fire
Certain 2016 school buses built between February and April 2015 may have seat bottoms whose foam core does not meet federal flammability requirements for interior materials.
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.
Steering Clamp May Contact Boot, Making Steering Harder
On certain 2016 Blue Bird All American school buses built between September 11, 2014 and January 8, 2015, a clamp on the steering shaft may come into contact with the rubber boot at the floor.
Steering May Require Extra Effort, Raising Crash Risk
A clamp on the steering shaft may contact the rubber boot at the floor in certain 2016 Blue Bird All American transit buses.
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 2016 Blue Bird ALL American problems
Problem areas named in the 1 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Unknown Or Other | 1 |
What owners report
SIDE WINDOW OF SCHOOL BUS BROKE INTO SHARDS WHEN HIT BY A QUARTER THROWN BY A STUDENT. NOTIFIED LOCAL BLUEBIRD REP. 11/29/2017.. ALL THE SIDE WINDOWS WERE REPLACED W/ NEW. ADDITIONAL 3 OTHER BUSES CHANGED AS WELL AS THE TEMPER DATE CODE MATCHED ( 2/15)
2016 Blue Bird ALL American questions
Does the 2016 Blue Bird ALL American have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 20 safety recalls for the 2016 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 2016 Blue Bird ALL American?
Based on 1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Unknown Or Other (1).
How do I check if a recall on my 2016 Blue Bird ALL American has been fixed?
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