1996 Blue Bird All American: recalls and complaints

NHTSA lists 6 recall campaigns for the 1996 Blue Bird All American. The newest campaign is 02V185000. NHTSA received the report on 15 Jul 2002. 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.

This page cannot show if a recall applies to one vehicle. The NHTSA VIN lookup shows the unrepaired recalls of one vehicle.

Remedy of the newest campaign, 02V185000, 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.

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Complaint information entered into NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation vehicle owner's complaint database is used with other data sources to identify safety issues that warrant investigation and to determine if a safety-related defect trend exists.
NHTSA publishes these words. Source: NHTSA Datasets and APIs, section Complaints, read on 1 Oct 2026. Complaint file through 30 Sep 2026. Recall file through 30 Sep 2026.

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Recall campaigns

6 campaigns, newest first. 34,277 units in total.

02V18500015 Jul 2002Equipment / Other / Labels
98V1530002 Jul 1998Vehicle Speed Control
96V18000023 Sep 1996Steering / Hydraulic Power Assist / Hose, Piping, and Connections
96V1120001 Jul 1996Fuel System, Gasoline / Storage / Tank Assembly
96V0730003 May 1996Structure / Body
95V1500007 Aug 1995Structure / Body

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.
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.
96V180000Received 23 Sep 1996. 194 units.
Steering / Hydraulic Power Assist / Hose, Piping, and Connections
Defect, in the NHTSA record
The power steering hose with a crimped end fitting was improperly manufactured.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
The end fitting can blow-off resulting in a loss of power assisted steering causing insufficient steering control which increases the potential for a vehicle accident.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Owners are requested to inspect the power steering hose for the suspect hoses (identifiable by date code) and replace hoses as necessary.
Report filed by BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 7 Nov 1996.
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.
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.
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.

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Complaints by component

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Investigations

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

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Other model years

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NHTSA page of the 1996 Blue Bird All AmericanThe recalls, the complaints and the investigations that NHTSA shows for this model year.

Cite this page

Recall Register. 1996 Blue Bird All American: recalls and complaints. https://recallregister.com/vehicle/blue-bird/all-american/1996/. 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 1996 Blue Bird All American?: 34,277 units in 6 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. 6 of them name the 1996 model year.
Is an NHTSA investigation of the 1996 Blue Bird All American open?: The NHTSA investigation file has no investigation that names this model year.