2006 Blue Bird All American: recalls and complaints

NHTSA lists 15 recall campaigns for the 2006 Blue Bird All American. The newest campaign is 11V499000. NHTSA received the report on 14 Oct 2011. The NHTSA record gives the component Seats / Barriers. NHTSA has 2 complaints on file for this model year. 2 NHTSA investigations name 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, 11V499000, in the NHTSA record

Blue bird will notify owners, and dealers will repair the buses free of charge. The safety recall began on january 18, 2012. Owners may contact blue bird at 1-478-822-2242.

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Recall campaigns

15 campaigns, newest first. 87,288 units in total.

11V49900014 Oct 2011Seats / Barriers
09V32800013 Aug 2009Seats
09V2050009 Jun 2009Electrical System / Ignition
08V39500012 Aug 2008Equipment Adaptive/Mobility
08V22900020 May 2008Structure / Body / Roof and Pillars
08V16300010 Apr 2008Equipment Adaptive/Mobility
08V07700021 Feb 2008Engine and Engine Cooling / Engine / Diesel
07V55600011 Dec 2007Equipment Adaptive/Mobility
07V2920003 Jul 2007Visibility / Glass, Side/Rear
06V11200011 Apr 2006Equipment Adaptive/Mobility
05V38200031 Aug 2005Electrical System / 12v/24v/48v Battery
05V23900020 May 2005Other / School Bus Stop Arm Assembly
05V25100020 May 2005Other / School Bus Stop Arm Assembly
05V2110009 May 2005Seats
05V19000026 Apr 2005Structure

11V499000Received 14 Oct 2011. 54 units.
Seats / Barriers
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Blue bird is recalling certain model year 2006 through 2012 all american, 2006 through 2011 vision, and 2006 conventional school buses manufactured between september 19, 2005, and may 3, 2011, equipped with 2-passenger seats installed forward of the 39" barrier. In the event of a crash, the barrier may make contact with the 2-passenger seat installed forward of the barrier. Accordingly, these buses fail to conform with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 222, "school bus passenger seating and crash protection."
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
The seat occupants may be seriously injured in the event of a crash.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Blue bird will notify owners, and dealers will repair the buses free of charge. The safety recall began on january 18, 2012. Owners may contact blue bird at 1-478-822-2242.
Report filed by BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY. Manufacturer campaign number R11TQ. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 18 Jan 2012.
09V328000Received 13 Aug 2009. 37,095 units.
Seats
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Blue bird is recalling certain model year 2004 through 2010 all american, vision, micro bird, and conventional school buses manufactured between january 30, 2003 and may 7, 2009. Incorrect offset leg barrier pads or 2/3 seat back pads may have been installed. Buses with incorrect pads installed fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 222, "school bus passenger seating and crash protection."
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
In the event of a crash, there is an increased risk of injury to the seat occupant(s).
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Blue bird will notify owners and the buses will be repaired free of charge. The safety recall began on september 18, 2009. Owners may contact blue bird at 1-478-822-2242.
Report filed by BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY. Manufacturer campaign number R09PM. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 18 Sep 2009.
09V205000Received 9 Jun 2009. 2,203 units.
Electrical System / Ignition
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Blue bird is recalling 2,203 model year 2003 through 2010 all american rear engine school buses equipped with optional plug style vandal locks manufactured from july 16, 2003 through april 10, 2009. The plug style vandal lock is not wired to inhibit the starter at the ignition switch when the vandal lock is in the locked position. These buses fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 217, "bus emergency exits and window retention and release."
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
The vehicles can be started and driven even when an owner may think they cannot.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Blue bird will notify owners and repair the buses free of charge. The safety recall began on june 25, 2009. Owner may contact blue bird at 1-478-422-2242.
Report filed by BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY. Manufacturer campaign number R09PE. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 25 Jun 2009.
08V395000Received 12 Aug 2008. 2,503 units.
Equipment Adaptive/Mobility
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Blue bird is recalling 2,503 my 2006-2008 all american, conventional, and micro bird school and transit buses equipped with ricon platform style wheelchair lifts. These lifts fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 403, "platform lift systems for motor vehicles." the anti-stow interlock may not detect the presence of a wheelchair or mobility aid user. The pressure sensing switch that detects the presence of weight on the platform was not adjusted to the necessary sensitivity level. The lift could stow even though someone or something is still on the lift.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
A lift occupant can be injured should the lift begin to stow unintentionally.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Blue bird is working with ricon to correct the wheelchair lifts (please see 07e097). The recall began on september 30, 2008. Owners may contact ricon at 1-818-267-3000 or blue bird at 1-478-822-2242.
Report filed by BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY. Manufacturer campaign number R08NH. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 25 Sep 2008.
08V229000Received 20 May 2008. 23,464 units.
Structure / Body / Roof and Pillars
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Blue bird is recalling 23,464 my 2005 through 2009 all american and vision school and transit model buses manufactured from january 22, 2004, and march 28, 2008, and my 2004 through 2007 all american school buses and conventional model school buses manufactured from march 6, 2003, through june 16, 2006. The rivet pattern may be incorrect in sections of the rear roof sheet joint that attaches to the rear roof cap. Without the appropriate amount of roof rivets, the buses fail to conform with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no 221, "joint strength."
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
In the event of a crash, these panels may separate exposing the occupants to increased risk of injury.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Blue bird will notify owners and inspect and repair the buses by adding additional rivets. The recall began on september 18, 2008. Owners may contact blue bird at 478-822-2242.
Report filed by BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY. Manufacturer campaign number R08NC. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 18 Sep 2008.
08V163000Received 10 Apr 2008. 2,129 units.
Equipment Adaptive/Mobility
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Blue bird is recalling 2,129 my 2006-2008 all american, conventional, and micro bird school and transit buses manufactured between may 3, 2005 and february 15, 2008, equipped with ricon model 1200, 2000, and 5500 platform style wheel chair lifts. These buses fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 404, "platform lift installations in motor vehicles." the threshold warning system may not detect the presence of a wheelchair or mobility aid user in a certain spot within the defined threshold area.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
The user of the lift could be injured should the lift move unintentionally.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Blue bird is working with ricon to correct the wheelchair lifts free of charge (please see 07e095). The recall is expected to begin on or about april 28, 2008. Owners may contact ricon at 1-800-322-2884 or blue bird at 1-478-822-2242.
Report filed by BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY. Manufacturer campaign number R08NA. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 30 May 2008.
08V077000Received 21 Feb 2008. 607 units.
Engine and Engine Cooling / Engine / Diesel
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Blue bird is recalling 607 my 2004-2007 all american rear engine school buses and my 2006-2007 xcel 102 commercial series transit buses equipped with cummins isc engines. The high pressure fuel line may crack, allowing high pressure diesel fuel into the engine compartment.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
This condition creates the potential for a risk of fire in the engine compartment should the atomized diesel fuel vapor contact an ignition source.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Owners will be advised to contact their cummins dealers to have the repair work performed as soon as possible. The recall began on february 28, 2008. Owners may contact blue bird at 1-478-822-2242.
Report filed by BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY. Manufacturer campaign number R08MZ. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 28 Feb 2008.
07V556000Received 11 Dec 2007. 451 units.
Equipment Adaptive/Mobility
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Certain 2006 and 2007 my blue bird all american, conventional, and micro bird school buses manufactured from july 16, 2005 through august 29, 2006, equipped with model 900 series wheelchair lifts manufactured by the braun corporation. The threshold warning system may not activate as designed which fails to conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 404, platform lift installations for motor vehicles.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
Should the threshold warning system fail to operate, the lift user can fall from the vehicle and be seriously injured.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Owners will be notified by blue bird instructing them to contact braun for free repair. The recall january 16, 2008. Owners can contact either blue bird at 478-822-2242 or braun product support at 1-800-946-7513.
Report filed by BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY. Manufacturer campaign number R07MS. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 20 Dec 2007.
07V292000Received 3 Jul 2007. 192 units.
Visibility / Glass, Side/Rear
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Certain my 2006 through 2008 blue bird all american rear engine school and transit buses manufactured from january 14, 2005, through march 13, 2007, equipped with emergency push out windows. The subject buses were manufactured with incorrect number of emergency exits which does not comply with federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 217, bus emergency exits and window retention and release.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
The purpose of this standard is to minimize the likelihood of occupants being thrown from the bus and to provide a means of readily accessible emergency egress.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Blue bird will notify owners and install additional emergency exit windows on each side of the subject buses free of charge. The recall began on april 7, 2008. Owners can contact blue bird at 478-822-2242.
Report filed by BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY. Manufacturer campaign number R07LW. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 7 Apr 2008.
06V112000Received 11 Apr 2006. 129 units.
Equipment Adaptive/Mobility
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Certain my 2006 all american school and transit buses and 2006 conventional vision school buses manufactured between july 7 and november 8, 2005, equipped with ricon s and k series platform style wheelchair lifts . The vertical support arms for the lifts were improperly welded allowing the lift to stow improperly.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
In the event this condition occurs during passenger operations it may not be possible to close the lift door causing the vehicle interlocks to remain engaged preventing movement of the vehicle or the ability to load or unload passengers with disabilities from the vehicle.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Blue bird will notify its customers and repair the buses free of charge. The recall began on may 5, 2006. Owners may contact blue bird at 478-822-2242.
Report filed by BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY. Manufacturer campaign number R06KS. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 5 May 2006.
05V382000Received 31 Aug 2005. 5,863 units.
Electrical System / 12v/24v/48v Battery
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Certain 2001 through 2006 my blue bird all american, tc2000, and vision transit school buses manufactured between january 5, 2001, and july 15, 2005. These buses are equipped with a battery disconnect switch that has connections that may be loose on the battery switch studs creating the potential for the bus to shut down while in operation.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
Should the bus shut down while in operation, a vehicle crash could occur.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Blue bird will notify its owners and instruct them on how to repair the switch. The recall began on october 19 , 2005. Owners may contact blue bird at 478-822-2242.
Report filed by BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY. Manufacturer campaign number R05KA. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 19 Oct 2005.
05V239000Received 20 May 2005. 8,894 units.
Other / School Bus Stop Arm Assembly
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Certain school buses originally sold in or currently registered in the following states: alaska, colorado, connecticut, delaware, idaho, illinois, indiana, iowa, kansas, kentucky, maine, maryland, massachusetts, michigan, minnesota, missouri, montana, nebraska, nevada, new hampshire, new jersey, new mexico, new york, north dakota, ohio, oregon, pennsylvania, rhode island, south dakota, tennessee, utah, vermont, virginia, washington, west virginia, wisconsin, wyoming, and the district of columbia. In extremely cold weather, the microswitches used internally to position the stop arm sign in the open and closed positions may malfunction, causing the sign to open or close in an improper position, or to not open at all.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
Should the stop arm not perform properly, a child or pedestrian may be endangered by passing vehicles should the motorist not stop at the correct location.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Blue bird will notify its customers and replace the original switch with a switch pack that is not sensitive to extreme cold weather and will inspect to ensure the microswitch heater wiring is properly connected free of charge. The recall began on august 12, 2005. Owners may contact blue bird at 478-822-2242.
Report filed by BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY. Manufacturer campaign number R05JV. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 12 Aug 2005.
05V251000Received 20 May 2005. 3,121 units.
Other / School Bus Stop Arm Assembly
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Certain blue bird 2002 through 2006 my all american, conventional, minibird, microbird, vision, and tc2000 school buses originally sold in or currently registered in states other than the following states: alaska, colorado, connecticut, delaware, idaho, illinois, indiana, iowa, kansas, kentucky, maine, maryland, massachusetts, michigan, minnesota, missouri, montana, nebraska, nevada, new hampshire, new jersey, new mexico, new york, north dakota, ohio, oregon, pennsylvania, rhode island, south dakota, tennessee, utah, vermont, virginia, washington, west virginia, wisconsin, wyoming, and the district of columbia. In extremely cold weather, the microswitches used internally to position the sign in the open and closed positions may malfunction, causing the sign to open or close in an improper position, or to not open at all.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
Should the stop arm not perform properly, a child or pedestrian may be endangered by passing motorists should the motorist not stop at the correct location.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Blue bird will notify all its customers of this campaign. For those buses operated in or near any of the states listed above, blue bird is encouraging the bus owners to obtain the replacement switch. For those buses operated in the warmer states, blue bird will replace the switch upon owner request. For those customers who request the remedy, blue bird will replace the original switch with a switch pack that is not sensitive to extreme cold weather and will inspect to ensure the microswitch heater wiring is properly connected. The safety improvement campaign began on august 12, 2005. Owners may contact blue bird at 478-822-2242.
Report filed by BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY. Manufacturer campaign number R05JW. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 12 Aug 2005.
05V211000Received 9 May 2005. 8 units.
Seats
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Certain my 2006 blue bird all american and vision school buses manufactured between february 9 and april 15, 2005. Seat spacing in front of the side emergency door flip up seat exceeds the maximum allowed spacing as required by federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 222, school bus passenger seating and crash protection.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
All the affected buses have been repaired by blue bird distributors. Therefore, it will not be necessary for blue bird to mail out owner notification letters to customers.
Report filed by BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY. Manufacturer campaign number R05JU.
05V190000Received 26 Apr 2005. 575 units.
Structure
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Certain blue bird my 2006 all american front and rear engine school buses manufactured from december 6, 2004, through april 8, 2005. The interior side wall panels fail 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
In the event of a crash, the panels can separate exposing the passengers to serious injury.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Blue bird will notify its customers and repair the affected buses free of charge. The recall began may 26, 2005. Owners may contact blue bird at 478-822-2242.
Report filed by BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY. Manufacturer campaign number R05JR. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 26 May 2005.

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Complaints by component

2 complaints, 2 component mentions.

A complaint can name more than one component. Each component that a complaint names is one component mention. This model year has fewer than 50 component mentions, so the table shows the number of mentions only.

2006 Blue Bird All American: component mentions in complaints
Component		Mentions
Service Brakes, Air		2

Complaints that report a crash: 0
Complaints that report a fire: 0
Injuries in the complaints: 0
Deaths in the complaints: 0
Date of the newest complaint: 15 May 2008

These figures are the entries of the persons who sent the complaints.

Complaint: A report about a possible safety problem that a person sends to NHTSA. This site shows the number of complaints and not their text.

Complaints about the 2006 Blue Bird All American, by the year NHTSA received them. The largest year is 2008, with 2 complaints.

Investigations

NHTSA investigations that name the 2006 Blue Bird All American
Number	Type	Subject	Component	Opened	Closed	Campaign
PE07050	Preliminary evaluation	AIR LINE DETACHING FROM DASH	Service Brakes, Air / Supply	11 Oct 2007	1 Feb 2008
PE05028	Preliminary evaluation	SCHOOL BUS STALLS	Electrical System / 12v/24v/48v Battery / Cables	25 May 2005	27 Sep 2005	05V382000

Investigation: A study of a possible safety defect by the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. An investigation with no closing date in the NHTSA file is open.

Other model years

The number under each year is the number of recall campaigns.

A year without a link has fewer than 2 campaigns and fewer than 25 complaints. It has no page.

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Official channels

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NHTSA page of the 2006 Blue Bird All AmericanThe recalls, the complaints and the investigations that NHTSA shows for this model year.

Cite this page

Recall Register. 2006 Blue Bird All American: recalls and complaints. https://recallregister.com/vehicle/blue-bird/all-american/2006/. 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 2006 Blue Bird All American?: 87,288 units in 15 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. 15 of them name the 2006 model year.
Which component do the complaints about the 2006 Blue Bird All American name most often?: Service Brakes, Air: 2 of 2 component mentions.
Is an NHTSA investigation of the 2006 Blue Bird All American open?: No. Each of the 2 investigations that name this model year has a closing date in the NHTSA file.