2021 Blue Bird All American School Bus: recalls and complaints

NHTSA lists 18 recall campaigns for the 2021 Blue Bird All American School Bus. The newest campaign is 24V758000. NHTSA received the report on 11 Oct 2024. The NHTSA record gives the component Equipment / Other / Labels. NHTSA has no complaint on file for this model year.

The NHTSA recall file shows no do-not-drive advisory and no park-outside advisory on these campaigns.

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Remedy of the newest campaign, 24V758000, in the NHTSA record

Dealers will replace the emergency exit label, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 9, 2024. Owners may contact Blue Bird Customer Service at 478-822-2242. Blue Bird's number for this recall is R23CK (SB).

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Recall campaigns

18 campaigns, newest first. 73,969 units in total.

24V75800011 Oct 2024Equipment / Other / Labels
24V54300019 Jul 2024Structure / Body / Roof and Pillars
24V0780007 Feb 2024Seats
23V77800020 Nov 2023Structure
23V42500013 Jun 2023Electrical System / Instrument Cluster/Panel
23V27600018 Apr 2023Power Train / Driveline
22V50500014 Jul 2022Electrical System / Propulsion System
21V3120004 May 2021Fuel System, Diesel / Fuel Injection System / Fuel Rail
21V30000028 Apr 2021Steering
21V28400022 Apr 2021Service Brakes, Air
21V25300012 Apr 2021Electrical System / Propulsion System / Shock Protection
21V07000012 Feb 2021Seat Belts / Rear/Other / Anchorage
20V4560005 Aug 2020Steering
20V40900015 Jul 2020Seat Belts / Front / Anchorage
20V26600012 May 2020Equipment / Appliance / Air Conditioner
20V2580008 May 2020Parking Brake
20V1250003 Mar 2020Seats / Barriers
19V7070004 Oct 2019Structure / Body / Roof and Pillars

24V758000Received 11 Oct 2024. 28,479 units.
Equipment / Other / Labels
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Blue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain 2019-2024 Vision and All American school buses. The emergency exit label operating instructions lettering is too small and may be difficult to read. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 217, "Bus Emergency Exits and Window Retention and Release."
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
An emergency exit label that is difficult to read can prevent or delay the use of the emergency exit, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Dealers will replace the emergency exit label, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 9, 2024. Owners may contact Blue Bird Customer Service at 478-822-2242. Blue Bird's number for this recall is R23CK (SB).
Report filed by Blue Bird Body Company. Manufacturer campaign number R23CK (SB). Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 9 Dec 2024.
24V543000Received 19 Jul 2024. 16,708 units.
Structure / Body / Roof and Pillars
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Blue Bird Bus Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain 2019-2023 Vision, All American Front Engine, and All American Rear Engine school buses. An exterior roof joint may have been manufactured with insufficient strength that can allow the roof panels to separate in a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 221, "School Bus Body Joint Strength."
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
Roof panels that separate during a crash can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Dealers will inspect the roof panel joints and install additional rivets as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 17, 2024. Owners may contact Blue Bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242.
Report filed by Blue Bird Body Company. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 17 Sep 2024.
24V078000Received 7 Feb 2024. 6,691 units.
Seats
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Blue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain 2020-2024 Vision 2020-2023 All American school buses. The convertible seats may have been incorrectly installed, which can result in an unsecured seat. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 210, "Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages."
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
An unsecured seat may not adequately restrain an occupant, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Dealers will inspect and repair the seat, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 04, 2024. Owners may contact Blue Bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242. Blue Bird's number for this recall is R24CM-SB.
Report filed by Blue Bird Body Company. Manufacturer campaign number R24CM-SB. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 4 Mar 2024.
23V778000Received 20 Nov 2023. 6,124 units.
Structure
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Blue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain 2014-2024 All American school buses equipped with 39" High Back seat restraining barriers. The bolts securing the restraining barriers to the floor may separate when fully loaded. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 222, "School Bus Passenger Seating and Crash Protection."
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
An unsecured seat restraining barrier may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing their risk of injury.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Dealers will install a longer bolt with rectangular washer and nut, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed January 16, 2024. Owners may contact Blue Bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242. Blue Bird's number for this recall is R23CU-SB. This recall is an expansion of recall number 23V-777.
Report filed by Blue Bird Body Company. Manufacturer campaign number R23CU-SB. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 16 Jan 2024.
23V425000Received 13 Jun 2023. 1,424 units.
Electrical System / Instrument Cluster/Panel
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Blue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain 2021-2024 All American and 2021-2022 Vision school buses. A software error in the instrument cluster may cause the air pressure gauges and the visual and audio low air warnings to not function. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 121, "Air Brake Systems."
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
Air gauges and warnings that do not alert the driver to air pressure loss can result in driving without functioning brakes, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Dealers will update the instrument cluster software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 27, 2023, 2023. Owners may contact Blue Bird's customer service at 1-478-822-2242. Blue Bird's number for this recall is R23CH (School Bus).
Report filed by Blue Bird Body Company. Manufacturer campaign number R23CH (School Bus). Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 27 Jul 2023.
23V276000Received 18 Apr 2023. 419 units.
Power Train / Driveline
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Blue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain 2018-2021 All American and Vision School Buses, equipped with PowerDrive 7000 electric drive systems. The System Control Module (SCM) may activate the anti-rollback feature, causing the vehicle to reverse faster than expected when the vehicle is in reverse and pointing downhill with the brake pedal not applied.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
A vehicle reversing faster than expected can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Dealers will update the SCM software calibration, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 10, 2023. Owners may contact Blue Bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242. Blue Bird's number for this recall is R23CG (SB)
Report filed by Blue Bird Body Company. Manufacturer campaign number R23CG (SB). Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 10 May 2023.
22V505000Received 14 Jul 2022. 482 units.
Electrical System / Propulsion System
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Blue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain 2018-2022 All American and Vision school buses equipped with Cummins PD7000 Electric Drivetrains containing an electric air compressor. The air compressor housing is improperly grounded, causing electrical voltage greater than 50V AC during operation.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
An improperly grounded air compressor can cause electric shock, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Dealers will install an electrical ground strap between the compressor motor housing and vehicle chassis, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 6, 2023. Owners may contact Blue Bird's customer service at 1-478-822-2242. Blue Bird's number for this recall is R22BY-SB.
Report filed by Blue Bird Body Company. Manufacturer campaign number R22BY-SB. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 6 Feb 2023.
21V312000Received 4 May 2021. 1,053 units.
Fuel System, Diesel / Fuel Injection System / Fuel Rail
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Blue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain 2018-2022 All American buses. The sealing washer may not seat correctly in the pilot bore holes, allowing the high pressure fuel rail assembly to leak.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
The remedy for this recall is still under development. Owner notification letters were mailed on July 30, 2021. Owners may contact Blue Bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242. Blue Bird's number for this recall is R21BH-SB.
Report filed by Blue Bird Body Company. Manufacturer campaign number R21BH-SB. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 30 Jul 2021.
21V300000Received 28 Apr 2021. 302 units.
Steering
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Blue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain 2018-2021 Vision and All American school buses. The drivetrain may experience an electromagnetic noise on the Control Area Network (CAN) bus, which may cause a loss of electrical power to the power steering pump.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
A loss of assisted power steering increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Cummins will replace the High Voltage Low Power Inverter Harness, and install an overlay harness, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters were mailed on May 22, 2021. Owner notification letters were mailed on October 25, 2021. Owners may contact Blue Bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242.
Report filed by Blue Bird Body Company. Manufacturer campaign number R21BG-SB. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 25 Oct 2021.
21V284000Received 22 Apr 2021. 1,634 units.
Service Brakes, Air
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Blue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Vision and All American school buses. A retainer was not properly seated in the SC-3 single check valve and may not provide source air isolation when pressure is applied. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 121, "Air Brake System."
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
Unintended spring brake application may occur, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Dealers will replace the SC-3 check valves, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on November 18, 2021. Owners may contact Blue Bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242. Blue Bird's number for this recall is R21BE-SB.
Report filed by Blue Bird Body Company. Manufacturer campaign number R21BE-SB. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 2 Jun 2021.
21V253000Received 12 Apr 2021. 292 units.
Electrical System / Propulsion System / Shock Protection
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Blue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain 2018-2021 Vision and All American school buses. The electric drive train cannot detect isolation faults when the high voltage contactors are closed.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
An undetected high voltage isolation can expose service personnel to high voltage, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Blue Bird will notify owners, and dealers will update the Vehicle Control Unit software or install a different combination of High Voltage Power Distribution Unit hardware, free of charge. The recall began on May 22, 2021. Owners may contact Blue Bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242. Blue Bird's number for this recall is R21BD-SB.
Report filed by Blue Bird Body Company. Manufacturer campaign number R21BD-SB. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 22 May 2021.
21V070000Received 12 Feb 2021. 620 units.
Seat Belts / Rear/Other / Anchorage
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Blue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Vision and All American buses. The seats with integrated 3-point seat belts may have been installed incorrectly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 210, "Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages."
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
An incorrectly installed seat can increase the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Blue Bird will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the seats and install any missing hardware, as necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin April 9, 2021. Owner notification letters were mailed February 03, 2022. Owners may contact Blue Bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242. Blue Bird's number for this recall is R21BB-SB.
Report filed by Blue Bird Body Company. Manufacturer campaign number R21BB-SB. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 7 Apr 2021.
20V456000Received 5 Aug 2020. 293 units.
Steering
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Blue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain 2021 Vision and All American school buses. The nut that secures the steering wheel to the steering shaft may not have been properly tightened.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
An improperly tightened steering wheel could detach, resulting in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Blue Bird will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and tighten the steering wheel nut, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began August 26, 2020. Owners may contact Blue Bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242. Blue Bird's number for this recall is R20AY-SB.
Report filed by Blue Bird Body Company. Manufacturer campaign number R20AY-SB. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 26 Aug 2020.
20V409000Received 15 Jul 2020. 3,532 units.
Seat Belts / Front / Anchorage
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Blue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain 2018-2021 All-American and 2019-2021 Vision school buses. The three-point seatbelt assembly may have been installed without reinforcing washers under the floor at the anchorage point, possibly preventing the assembly from remaining anchored in the event of a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 210, "Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages."
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
In the event of a crash, seat belt anchorages that do not remain secured increase the risk of injury to those seat occupants.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Blue Bird will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the seat belt anchorage point hardware and install any missing hardware as needed, free of charge. This recall began August 11, 2020. Owners may contact Blue Bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242. Blue Bird's number for this recall is R20AX.
Report filed by Blue Bird Body Company. Manufacturer campaign number R20AX. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 11 Aug 2020.
20V266000Received 12 May 2020. 1,239 units.
Equipment / Appliance / Air Conditioner
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Blue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Vision and All American school buses equipped with factory-installed air conditioning (A/C) systems. The A/C circuit breaker may have been installed incorrectly.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
Incorrect installation of the air conditioning circuit breaker may increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Blue Bird will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the installation of the A/C circuit breaker, correcting it as necessary. Any damaged circuit breakers will be replaced. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began July 6, 2020. Owner letters were mailed on November 30, 2021. Owners may contact Blue Bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242. Blue Bird's number for this recall is R20AR-SB.
Report filed by Blue Bird Body Company. Manufacturer campaign number R20AR-SB. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 6 Jul 2020.
20V258000Received 8 May 2020. 1,585 units.
Parking Brake
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Blue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Vision and All American school buses. The foot pedal parking brake assembly may have been improperly assembled possibly resulting in a failure to hold the vehicle stationary on an incline when the vehicle is loaded to its maximum weight. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 105, "Hydraulic and Electric Brake Systems."
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
Unintended vehicle movement can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Blue Bird will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the foot pedal parking brake assembly application force and adjust it as necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin July 3, 2020. Owners may contact Blue Bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242. Blue Bird's number for this recall is R20AP-SB.
Report filed by Blue Bird Body Company. Manufacturer campaign number R20AP-SB. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 22 Jun 2020.
20V125000Received 3 Mar 2020. 2,790 units.
Seats / Barriers
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Blue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain 2008-2021 Vision and All American school buses. The seat barrier behind the driver seat with an integrated 3-point seat belt may have been installed incorrectly and may be missing the reinforcing bracket. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 222, "School Bus Passenger Seating and Crash Protection."
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
In the event of a crash, the seat barrier may not adequately protect the occupant seated behind the seat barrier separating them from the driver seat with integrated 3-point seat belt, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Blue Bird will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and properly install the seat barrier including adding reinforcing bracket, as necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin April 23, 2020. Owners may contact Blue Bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242. Blue Bird's number for this recall is R20AM-SB.
Report filed by Blue Bird Body Company. Manufacturer campaign number R20AM-SB. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 22 Apr 2020.
19V707000Received 4 Oct 2019. 302 units.
Structure / Body / Roof and Pillars
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Blue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain 2019-2021 All American and Vision school buses. An insufficient number of rivets were installed in the roof sheets, allowing the roof sheets to separate in the event of a severe impact. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 221, "School Bus Body Joint Strength."
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
In the event of a crash, if the roof sheets separate, there is an increased risk of injury.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Blue Bird will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the roof joints and add the sufficient number of rivets, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began October 22, 2019. Owners may contact Blue Bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242. Blue Bird's number for this recall is R19AH.
Report filed by Blue Bird Body Company. Manufacturer campaign number R19AH. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 22 Oct 2019.

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Recall Register. 2021 Blue Bird All American School Bus: recalls and complaints. https://recallregister.com/vehicle/blue-bird/all-american-school-bus/2021/. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, recall, complaint and investigation files. Data through 30 Sep 2026.

Sources

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation
Licence: US government work, public domain
Recall file through: 30 Sep 2026
Complaint file through: 30 Sep 2026
First complaint in the file: 1 Jan 1995
Manufacturer in the recall file: Blue Bird Body Company

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Questions

How many units are in the recall campaigns for the 2021 Blue Bird All American School Bus?: 73,969 units in 18 campaigns. A campaign can name other models and model years, and its units include them.
How many recall campaigns does the Blue Bird All American School Bus have for all model years?: NHTSA lists 30 recall campaigns for the Blue Bird All American School Bus, model years 2020 to 2027. 18 of them name the 2021 model year.
Is an NHTSA investigation of the 2021 Blue Bird All American School Bus open?: The NHTSA investigation file has no investigation that names this model year.