CarRecallWatchThe 2019 Blue Bird ALL American has 26 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA.
The most-reported problem area is Seats (2 reports).
2019 Blue Bird ALL American recalls
Emergency exit labels may be too small to read
Certain Blue Bird school buses have emergency exit label operating instructions printed in lettering that is too small and may be difficult to read.
School Bus Roof Panels May Separate in a Crash
Certain Blue Bird school buses have an exterior roof joint that may have been built with too little strength.
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.
School Bus May Reverse Faster Than Expected Downhill
Certain 2018-2021 Blue Bird All American and Vision school buses with PowerDrive 7000 electric drive systems may have a problem with the System Control Module (SCM).
Air Compressor Can Carry Shock Voltage to Bus Frame
The electric air compressor on certain school buses has a housing that is not properly grounded to the vehicle chassis.
Fuel rail leak can cause fire in diesel school buses
The sealing washer in the high-pressure fuel rail assembly may not seat correctly in the pilot bore holes, which can allow diesel fuel to leak from the rail.
Fuel rail may leak, creating a fire risk
Certain Blue Bird All American buses have a high-pressure fuel rail assembly where the sealing washer may not seat correctly in the pilot bore holes.
School Buses May Lose Power Steering Assist
Certain 2018-2021 Blue Bird Vision and All American school buses may have an electromagnetic noise problem on the drivetrain's Control Area Network (CAN) bus.
Electrical Fault Undetected, Risking Shock to Service Workers
On certain 2018-2021 Blue Bird Vision and All American school buses, the electric drive system cannot detect isolation faults while the high voltage contactors are closed.
Front seat belts may detach from floor in a crash
Certain 2019-2021 Blue Bird transit buses may have been built with the front three-point seat belt assembly installed without reinforcing washers under the floor at the anchorage point.
Front seat belts may pull loose in a crash
Certain school buses may have been built with the front three-point seat belt assemblies installed without reinforcing washers under the floor at the anchorage point.
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.
Sudden Power and Steering Loss Risks Crash
A connector in the wire harness of certain 2018-2019 school buses with 7000 EV electric drivetrain units may become unplugged.
Software Error Can Cause Unexpected Bus Movement
Certain 2018-2019 Blue Bird Vision and All American school buses with Cummins PowerDrive 7000 EV electric drivetrains may have a software error in the vehicle control unit (VCU).
Roof Panels May Separate in a Severe Crash
Some school buses have roof sheets that were fastened with too few rivets.
Roof Emergency Hatch Handle May Break, Blocking Outside Exit
The external handle on the roof emergency exit hatch may break unexpectedly during normal use because of a manufacturing problem.
Electric school buses may lose drive and steering power
Certain 2018-2019 Blue Bird Vision and All American school buses with PowerDrive 7000 EV electric drivetrains have a defect in the vehicle control unit software.
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.
Bus Parking Brake May Disengage, Allowing Unintended Movement
The parking brake cable on certain 2019 Blue Bird All American and Vision school buses may disengage from the foot pedal assembly.
Parking Brake Cable Can Detach, Allowing Bus to Move
The parking brake cable on certain 2019 transit buses may disengage from the foot pedal assembly.
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 Lack Warning Label on Restraint Strap
Certain school bus seats with integrated child restraint systems may be missing a warning label on the lower restraint strap.
Air brake gauges may falsely read zero, hiding real pressure loss
The primary and secondary air brake pressure gauges on the instrument cluster may intermittently show "0 PSI" instead of the actual air pressure in the brake tanks.
Air brake gauges may falsely read zero, raising crash risk
Certain transit buses may have air brake gauges on the instrument panel that intermittently show "0 PSI" instead of the actual air pressure in the brake tanks.
Most common 2019 Blue Bird ALL American problems
Problem areas named in the 2 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Seats | 2 |
What owners report
I am writing to bring to your attention several persistent issues we have encountered with the Blue Bird student seating in our buses. The seat backs, constructed from a black mesh material welded at all four corners and secured with a top bar, have repeatedly failed. We have observed that nearly all of our seats have broken seat backs, necessitating multiple repairs at Central States of Lexington. Despite these efforts, we continue to find broken seat frames. This is particularly concerning as, in the event of an accident, these seats would not adequately provide the necessary compartmentalization for student safety. We are in the process of replacing the seat frames in the buses that are
I am writing to bring to your attention several persistent issues we have encountered with the Blue Bird student seating in our buses. The seat backs, constructed from a black mesh material welded at all four corners and secured with a top bar, have repeatedly failed. We have observed that nearly all of our seats have broken seat backs, necessitating multiple repairs at Central States of Lexington. Despite these efforts, we continue to find broken seat frames. This is particularly concerning as, in the event of an accident, these seats would not adequately provide the necessary compartmentalization for student safety. We are in the process of replacing the seat frames in the buses that are
2019 Blue Bird ALL American questions
Does the 2019 Blue Bird ALL American have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 26 safety recalls for the 2019 Blue Bird ALL American: Emergency exit labels may be too small to read; School Bus Roof Panels May Separate in a Crash; Seat barrier bolts can separate, raising crash injury risk; School Bus May Reverse Faster Than Expected Downhill; Air Compressor Can Carry Shock Voltage to Bus Frame. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2019 Blue Bird ALL American?
Based on 2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Seats (2).
How do I check if a recall on my 2019 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.