1995 Blue Bird All American: recalls and complaints

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• 02V18500015 Jul 2002Equipment / Other / Labels
• 98V1530002 Jul 1998Vehicle Speed Control
• 96V1120001 Jul 1996Fuel System, Gasoline / Storage / Tank Assembly
• 96V0730003 May 1996Structure / Body
• 96V01200023 Jan 1996Structure / Body
• 96V0230001 Jan 1996Visibility / Glass, Side/Rear
• 95V19000011 Oct 1995Structure / Body
• 95V1500007 Aug 1995Structure / Body
• 95V0900009 May 1995Structure / Body
• 95V05100014 Mar 1995Air Bags / Knee Bolster
• 95V03600023 Feb 1995Steering / Linkages

1. 02V185000Received 15 Jul 2002. 408 units.

   Equipment / Other / Labels

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Certain transit buses fail to comply with requirements of federal motor vehicle standard no. 101, "controls and displays." this standard requires specific labeling for "engine start" and "engine stop." the wording of the labels on these vehicles do not meet the requirements of the standard.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   The operator could place the engine switch in a position other than that intended, increasing the risk of a crash.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Owners will be provided with new decals and installation instructions. Owner notification began august 29, 2002. Owners who do not receive the free label and installation instructions within a reasonable time should contact blue bird at 1-478-822-2242.

   Report filed by BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY. Manufacturer campaign number R02GB. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 29 Aug 2002.

2. 98V153000Received 2 Jul 1998. 1,896 units.

   Vehicle Speed Control

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Vehicle description: transit and school buses. Movement of the hand throttle cable in the accelerator bracket rubs a groove in the bracket. The hand throttle cable can become wedged in this groove preventing the accelerator from returning to the idle position.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   The throttle cable would not return to the idle position, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Owners will be contacted and advised to disconnect the hand throttle cable until replacement parts are available.

   Report filed by BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 24 Aug 1998.

3. 96V112000Received 1 Jul 1996. 11,222 units.

   Fuel System, Gasoline / Storage / Tank Assembly

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   These buses fail to comply with FMVSS no. 301, "fuel system integrity."

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   In the event of a vehicle crash, fuel spillage can occur increasing the risk of a vehicle fire.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Blue bird is distributing modification kits which includes new fasteners for owner or dealer installation.

   Report filed by BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 20 Jan 1997.

4. 96V073000Received 3 May 1996. 18,000 units.

   Structure / Body

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Passenger's clothing can unknowingly become caught in the forward handrails at bus doors when exiting the bus.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   When a passenger's clothing becomes caught in the handrail, and the bus driver closes the door and puts the vehicle in motion, the individual is subject to being dragged by the bus. This can result in serious injury or death.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Owners will be directed to remove all forward handrails. Provisions will be made for those owners operating in states which mandate a forward handrail that a replacement handrail will be provided.

   Report filed by BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 21 Aug 1996.

5. 96V012000Received 23 Jan 1996. 327 units.

   Structure / Body

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   These buses are equipped with an entrance door handrail off set brace attached to the interior wall and the handrail. The attachment point at the wall is incorrectly positioned permitting the entrapment of the "connecticut nut/string test device" between the upper edge of the brace and the lower edge of the seat ledge. Passenger's clothing could unknowingly become caught in the handrails at the bus doors when exiting the bus.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   When a passenger's clothing becomes caught in the handrail, and the bus driver closes the door and puts the vehicle in motion, the individual is subject to being dragged by the bus. This can result in serious injury or death.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Dealers will inspect and relocate the bracket as necessary. Owners can inspect and relocate the bracket is so desired.

   Report filed by BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY.

6. 96V023000Received 1 Jan 1996. 117 units.

   Visibility / Glass, Side/Rear

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   These vehicles could have a latch which scrapes an aluminum trim piece increasing the force required to open. This does not comply with FMVSS no. 217, "bus window retention and release."

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   Consequence of non-compliance: in the case of an emergency, an occupant may not be able to open the window to use as an emergency exit.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Dealers will install a new cam lock plate.

   Report filed by BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 11 Jan 1996.

7. 95V190000Received 11 Oct 1995. 55 units.

   Structure / Body

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   An improper mix of adhesive was applied to the interior side panel joints resulting in the buses failing to conform to the joint strength requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 221, "school bus body joint strength.":

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   Consequence of non-compliance: in the event of a collision, the side panel of the bus may not protect the occupants at the level required FMVSS no. 221

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Dealers will inspect and repair with correct adhesive if the sealer was not cured properly.

   Report filed by BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 26 Oct 1995.

8. 95V150000Received 7 Aug 1995. 2,557 units.

   Structure / Body

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   The floor line handrail bracket can expand during use and create an opening which could entrap coat strings, etc. And other articles of clothing.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   When a passenger's clothing becomes caught in the handrail, and the bus driver closes the door and puts the vehicle in motion,the individual could be dragged by the bus. This can result in serious injury or death.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Dealers will replace the flat split floor line bracket with a round tubular bracket.

   Report filed by BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 12 Sep 1995.

9. 95V090000Received 9 May 1995. 27,189 units.

   Structure / Body

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Passengers clothing can unknowingly become caught in the handrails at bus doors when exiting the bus.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   When a passenger's clothing becomes caught in the handrail, and the bus driver closes the door and puts the vehicle in motion,the individual is subject to being dragged by the bus. This can result inserious injury or death.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Dealers will install a set screw to the metal clamp which retains the intermediate handrail. A high impact molded plastic "clam shell" will be placed over each end of the intermediate handrail completely covering the clamp and eliminating all catch-points. The flange of the existing floor line bracket will be crimped securing the vertical section of the primary tublar handrail at the floor line.

   Report filed by BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 30 Jun 1995.

10. 95V051000Received 14 Mar 1995. 2,309 units.

    Air Bags / Knee Bolster

    Defect, in the NHTSA record

    The aisle side styrofoam knee pads on the subject barriers are 11" wide and not 14.5" as required by FMVSS no. 222, "school bus passenger seating and crash protection."

    Consequence, in the NHTSA record

    Consequence of non-compliance: this condition could increase the potential for injury in a vehicle accident.

    Remedy, in the NHTSA record

    Dealers will replace the incorrect pad with the correct 14.5" knee pad.

    Report filed by BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 3 May 1995.

11. 95V036000Received 23 Feb 1995. 2,714 units.

    Steering / Linkages

    Defect, in the NHTSA record

    Quench cracks occurred in the pitman arm pinch bolt during the bolt manufacturing process, causing a weakness in these bolts.

    Consequence, in the NHTSA record

    These cracks can cause the bolts to fracture resulting in a loss of steering control and increasing the potential for a vehicle crash.

    Remedy, in the NHTSA record

    Blue bird will provide replacement bolts for all affected units.

    Report filed by BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 23 Mar 1995.

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How many units are in the recall campaigns for the 1995 Blue Bird All American?

66,794 units in 11 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 have for all model years?

NHTSA lists 185 recall campaigns for the Blue Bird All American, model years 1963 to 2019. 11 of them name the 1995 model year.

Is an NHTSA investigation of the 1995 Blue Bird All American open?

The NHTSA investigation file has no investigation that names this model year.