The 2017 Blue Bird ALL American has 10 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
2017 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.
Bus Seats May Separate From Base in a Crash
Certain 2017 Blue Bird transit buses are equipped with Freedman Integrated Child Seats (ICS) passenger seats that may separate from the base frame because of bolt failure.
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.
2017 Blue Bird ALL American questions
Does the 2017 Blue Bird ALL American have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 10 safety recalls for the 2017 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.
How do I check if a recall on my 2017 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.