2008 Blue Bird All American: recalls and complaints

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• 20V23400027 Apr 2020Parking Brake
• 20V1250003 Mar 2020Seats / Barriers
• 18V80100014 Nov 2018Equipment
• 15V7310004 Nov 2015Equipment Adaptive/Mobility
• 15V7300004 Nov 2015Equipment Adaptive/Mobility
• 14V51000019 Aug 2014Equipment Adaptive/Mobility
• 14V51100019 Aug 2014Equipment Adaptive/Mobility
• 14V31400011 Jun 2014Engine and Engine Cooling / Cooling System / Hoses/Lines/Piping/Fittings
• 14V31300011 Jun 2014Engine and Engine Cooling / Cooling System
• 13V33200031 Jul 2013Structure
• 13V1260009 Apr 2013Electrical System / Wiring
• 13V1250009 Apr 2013Electrical System / Wiring
• 11V5690002 Dec 2011Fuel System, Diesel
• 11V49900014 Oct 2011Seats / Barriers
• 11V3510008 Jul 2011Parking Brake
• 10V37900020 Aug 2010Engine and Engine Cooling
• 10V38000020 Aug 2010Engine and Engine Cooling
• 10V29000028 Jun 2010Engine and Engine Cooling
• 10V28900028 Jun 2010Engine and Engine Cooling
• 10V1340005 Apr 2010Equipment Adaptive/Mobility
• 10V1330005 Apr 2010Equipment Adaptive/Mobility
• 09V33500025 Aug 2009Other / School Bus Stop Arm Assembly
• 09V32800013 Aug 2009Seats
• 09V21300011 Jun 2009Steering
• 09V2050009 Jun 2009Electrical System / Ignition
• 08V39500012 Aug 2008Equipment Adaptive/Mobility
• 08V30900010 Jul 2008Engine and Engine Cooling / Engine / Diesel
• 08V22900020 May 2008Structure / Body / Roof and Pillars
• 08V16300010 Apr 2008Equipment Adaptive/Mobility
• 07V3380003 Aug 2007Engine and Engine Cooling / Engine / Diesel
• 07V2920003 Jul 2007Visibility / Glass, Side/Rear
• 07V27500026 Jun 2007Parking Brake

1. 20V234000Received 27 Apr 2020. 2,264 units.

   Parking Brake

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Blue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain 2006-2021 Vision and 2007-2013 All American school buses. The floor-mounted parking brake may fail to hold the vehicle stationary on an incline when the vehicle is loaded to its maximum weight, due to an insufficient application force. 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

   A parking brake system that is set to an insufficient application force may result in an increased possibility of unintended vehicle movement, which increases the risk of a crash.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Blue Bird will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the floor mounted park brake application force hand lever assembly and correct the application force, as necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin June 24, 2020. Owners may contact Blue Bird customer service at 478-822-2242. Blue Bird's number for this recall is R20AO-SB.

   Report filed by Blue Bird Body Company. Manufacturer campaign number R20AO-SB. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 9 Jun 2020.

2. 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.

3. 18V801000Received 14 Nov 2018. 86 units.

   Equipment

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Blue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain 2007-2019 Blue Bird All American ambulance buses. The clamps that secure the stacked stretchers may fail from repeated use or from high loads.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   If the clamps fail with patients in the stretchers, it can increase the risk of injury.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Blue Bird will notify owners, and dealers will install redesigned clamps, free of charge. The recall began December 12, 2018. Owners may contact Blue Bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242. Blue Bird's number for this recall is R18ZQ-NSB.

   Report filed by Blue Bird Body Company. Manufacturer campaign number R18ZQ-NSB. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 12 Dec 2018.

4. 15V731000Received 4 Nov 2015. 90 units.

   Equipment Adaptive/Mobility

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Blue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain model year 2007-2015 All American and Vision and 2007-2011 Micro Bird transit buses equipped with certain model S2005, S2010, S5005, S5010, S5505, and S5510 wheelchair lifts manufactured January 1, 2006, to August 25, 2014 by the Ricon Corporation. The affected lifts are equipped with folding link arms that may have pivot holes that are too big, allowing the bearings to move out of position.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   If the bearings move out of position, the stowed platform may have excessive movement resulting in failure of the platform mounting. This failure could cause the wheel chair lift platform to fall out of the vehicle when the doors are opened, increasing the risk of injury for the lift operator.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Blue Bird will notify owners, and Ricon dealers will inspect the link arms for damage or for displaced bearings. The platform will be inspected for cracks. Any damaged parts will be replaced, free of charge. The recall began on December 1, 2015. Owners may contact Blue Bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242, or Ricon Customer Service at 1-800-322-2884.

   Report filed by Blue Bird Body Company. Manufacturer campaign number R15YI-NSB. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 1 Dec 2015.

5. 15V730000Received 4 Nov 2015. 5,114 units.

   Equipment Adaptive/Mobility

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Blue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain model year 2007-2015 All American, Vision, 2007-2011 Micro Bird, and 2007-2008 Conventional school buses, equipped with certain model S2005, S2010, S5005, S5010, S5505, and S5510 wheelchair lifts manufactured January 1, 2006, to August 25, 2014 by the Ricon Corporation. The affected lifts are equipped with folding link arms that may have pivot holes that are too big, allowing the bearings to move out of position.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   If the bearings move out of position, the stowed platform may have excessive movement resulting in failure of the platform mounting. This failure could cause the wheel chair lift platform to fall out of the vehicle when the doors are opened, increasing the risk of injury for the lift operator.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Blue Bird will notify owners, and Ricon dealers will inspect the link arms for damage or for displaced bearings. The platform will be inspected for cracks. Any damaged parts will be replaced, free of charge. The recall began on December 1, 2015. Owners may contact Blue Bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242, or Ricon Customer Service at 1-800-322-2884.

   Report filed by Blue Bird Body Company. Manufacturer campaign number R15YI-SB. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 1 Dec 2015.

6. 14V510000Received 19 Aug 2014. 5,114 units.

   Equipment Adaptive/Mobility

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Blue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain model year 2007-2015 All American and Vision, 2007-2011 Micro Bird, and 2007-2008 Conventional school buses equipped with certain model S2005, S2010, S5005, S5010, S5505, and S5510 wheelchair lifts manufactured by Ricon Corporation. The platform side plate of the affected wheelchair lifts may crack.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   If the platform side plates crack, the lift platform can separate from the lift and come to rest against the vehicle's lift door. When the doors are opened, the platform may fall out, increasing the risk of injury to the lift operator.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Blue Bird will notify owners to take buses to a Ricon dealer or service center who will install supplemental platform support bumpers. Any platform that has already started cracking will be replaced, free of charge. The recall began on October 1, 2014. Owners may contact Blue Bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242 or Ricon customer service at 1-800-322-2884. Blue Bird's number for this recall is R14XN.

   Report filed by Blue Bird Body Company. Manufacturer campaign number R14XN. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 1 Oct 2014.

7. 14V511000Received 19 Aug 2014. 90 units.

   Equipment Adaptive/Mobility

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Blue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain model year 2007-2015 All American, 2007-2010 Micro Bird, and 2007-2014 Vision non-school buses equipped with certain model S2005, S2010, S5005, S5010, S5505, and S5510 wheelchair lifts manufactured by Ricon Corporation. The platform side plate of the affected wheelchair lifts may crack.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   If the platform side plates crack, the lift platform can separate from the lift and come to rest against the vehicle's lift door. When the doors are opened, the platform may fall out, increasing the risk of injury to the lift operator.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Blue Bird will notify owners to take buses to a Ricon dealer or service center who will install supplemental platform support bumpers. Any platform that has already started cracking will be replaced, free of charge. The recall began on October 1, 2014. Owners may contact Blue Bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242 or Ricon customer service at 1-800-322-2884. Blue Bird's number for this recall is R14XN.

   Report filed by Blue Bird Body Company. Manufacturer campaign number R14XN. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 1 Oct 2014.

8. 14V314000Received 11 Jun 2014. 587 units.

   Engine and Engine Cooling / Cooling System / Hoses/Lines/Piping/Fittings

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Blue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain model year 2008-2013 All American rear engine non-school buses manufactured May 9, 2007, to November 12, 2012. Due to the design of the thermostat, a heater hose may rupture which could result in hot coolant entering the passenger compartment.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   Hot coolant leaking into the passenger compartment increases the risk of injury to the passengers.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Blue Bird will notify owners, and dealers will replace the thermostat and change the passenger compartment heater supply hose, free of charge. The recall began on July 15, 2014. Owners may contact Blue Bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242. Blue Bird's number for this recall is R14XF.

   Report filed by Blue Bird Body Company. Manufacturer campaign number R14XF. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 15 Jul 2014.

9. 14V313000Received 11 Jun 2014. 1,935 units.

   Engine and Engine Cooling / Cooling System

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Blue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain model year 2008-2013 All American rear engine school buses manufactured April 3, 2007, to December 15, 2012. Due to the design of the thermostat, a heater hose may rupture which could result in hot coolant entering the passenger compartment.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   Hot coolant leaking into the passenger compartment increases the risk of injury to the passengers.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Blue Bird will notify owners, and dealers will replace the thermostat and change the passenger compartment heater supply hose, free of charge. The recall began on July 15, 2014. Owners may contact Blue Bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242. Blue Bird's number for this recall is R14XF.

   Report filed by Blue Bird Body Company. Manufacturer campaign number R14XF. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 15 Jul 2014.

10. 13V332000Received 31 Jul 2013. 172 units.

    Structure

    Defect, in the NHTSA record

    Blue Bird Body Company is recalling certain model year 2007-2014 All American and Vision school buses manufactured March 10, 2006, through June 18, 2013; and equipped with optional transit sliding windows. Joint adhesive may not have been applied at the interior and exterior body window panel joints. Without the adhesive, these vehicles fail to conform to the standards of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 221, "School Bus Body Joint Strength."

    Consequence, in the NHTSA record

    In the event of a vehicle crash, there is an increased risk that the window panels may separate and fall onto occupants causing injury.

    Remedy, in the NHTSA record

    Blue Bird will notify owners, and dealers will install additional rivets at the window panel joints, free of charge. The recall began on August 28, 2013. Owners may contact Blue Bird at 1-478-825-2021. Blue Bird's recall number is R13WM.

    Report filed by Blue Bird Body Company. Manufacturer campaign number R13WM. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 28 Aug 2013.

11. 13V126000Received 9 Apr 2013. 17 units.

    Electrical System / Wiring

    Defect, in the NHTSA record

    Blue Bird is recalling certain model year 2008 through 2011 All American rear engine, non-school, transit buses manufactured from August 9, 2007, through June 9, 2010, and powered by Cummins ISB07 engines. In the affected vehicles, the grid heater power cable may be improperly routed, which could result in contact with the chassis frame rail.

    Consequence, in the NHTSA record

    If the cable contacts the chassis frame rail it could potentially chafe against the frame thereby creating a direct short which could result in a fire.

    Remedy, in the NHTSA record

    Blue Bird will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the buses for proper positioning of the grid heater power cable. Any cables found contacting the chassis frame rail will have the grid heater cable repositioned to prevent further contact. Any damaged cables found will be replaced. The repairs will be made free of charge. Notification to owners began on May 3, 2013. On August 15, 2014, Blue Bird sent out renoticiation letters to owners regarding the recall. Owners may contact Blue Bird at 1-478-822-2242. Blue Bird's recall campaign number is R13WD.

    Report filed by Blue Bird Body Company. Manufacturer campaign number R13WD. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 3 May 2013.

12. 13V125000Received 9 Apr 2013. 276 units.

    Electrical System / Wiring

    Defect, in the NHTSA record

    Blue Bird is recalling certain model year 2008 through 2011 All American rear engine school buses manufactured from August 9, 2007, through June 9, 2010, powered by Cummins ISB07 engines. In the affected vehicles, the grid heater power cable may be improperly routed, which could result in contact with the chassis frame rail.

    Consequence, in the NHTSA record

    If the cable contacts the chassis frame rail it could potentially chafe against the frame thereby creating a direct short which could result in a fire.

    Remedy, in the NHTSA record

    Blue Bird will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the buses for proper positioning of the grid heater power cable. Any cables found contacting the chassis frame rail will have the grid heater cable repositioned to prevent further contact. Any damaged cables found will be replaced. The repairs will be made free of charge. The recall began on May 3, 2013. On August 15, 2014, Blue Bird sent out renoticiation letters to owners regarding the recall. Owners may contact Blue Bird at 1-478-822-2242. Blue Bird's recall campaign number is R13WD.

    Report filed by Blue Bird Body Company. Manufacturer campaign number R13WD. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 3 May 2013.

13. 11V569000Received 2 Dec 2011. 250 units.

    Fuel System, Diesel

    Defect, in the NHTSA record

    Blue bird is recalling certain model year 2007 through 2012 all american rear engine school buses manufactured from april 12, 2006, through june 27, 2011, and equipped with a 60 gallon fuel tank. The tank return line can develop a leak that exceeds the amount of fuel spillage allowed. Accordingly, these buses fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 301, "fuel system integrity."

    Consequence, in the NHTSA record

    A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can result in a fire.

    Remedy, in the NHTSA record

    Blue bird will notify owners, and dealers will repair the buses free of charge. The safety recall began on march 9, 2012. Owners may contact blue bird at 1-478-822-2242.

    Report filed by BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY. Manufacturer campaign number R11TR. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 9 Mar 2012.

14. 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.

15. 11V351000Received 8 Jul 2011. 121 units.

    Parking Brake

    Defect, in the NHTSA record

    Blue bird is recalling certain model year 2007 through 2011 all american school buses manufactured from september 22, 2006, through august 7, 2010, and equipped with optional park brake valve interlock feature. The optional park brake interlock valve may have been plumbed incorrectly which could result in inadvertent park brake application without prior warning.

    Consequence, in the NHTSA record

    Inadvertent application of the park brake valve could cause a vehicle crash which could result in property damage, personal injury, or death.

    Remedy, in the NHTSA record

    Blue bird will notify owners and dealers will repair the buses free of charge. All of the buses have been inspected and, if needed, repaired. Therefore, an owner notification letter will not be issued for this campaign. Owners may contact blue bird at 1-478-822-2242.

    Report filed by BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY. Manufacturer campaign number R11TF. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 24 Jul 2011.

16. 10V379000Received 20 Aug 2010. 3,992 units.

    Engine and Engine Cooling

    Defect, in the NHTSA record

    Blue bird is recalling certain model year 2007 through 2010 all american school buses manufactured from may 29, 2006 through august 7, 2010 equipped with cummins isb-02, isb-07, and isb-10 engines. An incorrect combination of flat washer and serrated nut was installed on the bolt that secures the starter cable retaining clamp to its attaching bracket at the front of the engine above the engine cooling fan. The flat washer prevents the serrated nut from locking against the attaching bracket. Over time, the serrated nut may back off allowing the starter cable to fall and contact the fan hub while in operation.

    Consequence, in the NHTSA record

    If the starter cable contacts the fan hub while the fan hub is in operation, the cable covering may abrade which could result in a direct short. A short could potentially result in a vehicle fire.

    Remedy, in the NHTSA record

    Blue bird will notify owners and repair the buses free of charge. The safety recall began on september 24, 2010. Owners may contact blue bird at 1-478-822-2242.

    Report filed by BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY. Manufacturer campaign number R10SL. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 24 Sep 2010.

17. 10V380000Received 20 Aug 2010. 466 units.

    Engine and Engine Cooling

    Defect, in the NHTSA record

    Blue bird is recalling certain model year 2007 through 2010 all american non school buses manufactured from july 16, 2006 through august 3, 2010 equipped with cummins isb-02, isb-07, and isb-10 engines. An incorrect combination of flat washer and serrated nut was installed on the bolt that secures the starter cable retaining clamp to its attaching bracket at the front of the engine above the engine cooling fan. The flat washer prevents the serrated nut from locking against the attaching bracket. Over time, the serrated nut may back off allowing the starter cable to fall and contact the fan hub while in operation.

    Consequence, in the NHTSA record

    If the starter cable contacts the fan hub while the fan hub is in operation, the cable covering may abrade which could result in a direct short. A short could potentially result in a vehicle fire.

    Remedy, in the NHTSA record

    Blue bird will notify owners and repair the buses free of charge. The safety recall began on september 24, 2010. Owners may contact blue bird at 1-478-822-2242.

    Report filed by BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY. Manufacturer campaign number R10SL. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 24 Sep 2010.

18. 10V290000Received 28 Jun 2010. 103 units.

    Engine and Engine Cooling

    Defect, in the NHTSA record

    Blue bird is recalling certain model year 2008 through 2010 all american, vision, and excel 102 model non school buses manufactured from may 17, 2007 through november 13, 2008, equipped with caterpillar c7 engines. The #5 and #6 fuel lines may crack at the fastening point to the common fuel rail and cause a fuel leak.

    Consequence, in the NHTSA record

    A fuel leak, in the presence of an ignition source, can result in a vehicle fire.

    Remedy, in the NHTSA record

    Blue bird is working with caterpillar to notify owners and repairs will be performed by authorized caterpillar dealers free of charge. The safety recall began on september 9, 2010. Owners may contact caterpillar toll-free at 1-800-447-4986 or blue bird at 1-478-822-2242.

    Report filed by BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY. Manufacturer campaign number R10RZ. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 9 Sep 2010.

19. 10V289000Received 28 Jun 2010. 3,686 units.

    Engine and Engine Cooling

    Defect, in the NHTSA record

    Blue bird is recalling certain model year 2008 through 2010 all american and vision model school buses manufactured from may 23, 2007 through march 9, 2010, equipped with caterpillar c7 engines. The #5 and #6 fuel lines may crack at the fastening point to the common fuel rail and cause a fuel leak.

    Consequence, in the NHTSA record

    A fuel leak, in the presence of an ignition source, can result in a vehicle fire.

    Remedy, in the NHTSA record

    Blue bird is working with caterpiller to notify owners and repairs will be performed by authorized caterpillar dealers free of charge. Owners may contact caterpillar toll-free at 1-800-447-4986 or blue bird at 1-478-822-2242.

    Report filed by BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY. Manufacturer campaign number R10RZ. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 9 Sep 2010.

20. 10V134000Received 5 Apr 2010. 23 units.

    Equipment Adaptive/Mobility

    Defect, in the NHTSA record

    Blue bird has notified NHTSA about a defect in certain model year 2008 through 2010 all american, conventional, and micro bird transi buses manufactured from december 16, 2007 through december 21, 2009 equipped with ricon model s or k series public use wheelchair lifts. The restraint belt on these lifts was designed to prevent the lift from moving, unless the tongue of the belt is fully engaged and latched in the buckle. Ricon has discovered, however, that it is possible for the operator to insert the belt tongue into the buckle without fully engaging the latching mechanism. In this case, the restraint belt would appear to be latched, and the operator could run the lift. If the restraint belt tongue is not fully engaged into the restraint belt buckle, and latched, the lift may operate with an occupant on the platform.

    Consequence, in the NHTSA record

    The user of the lift could be injured should the lift move without the restraint belt properly buckled.

    Remedy, in the NHTSA record

    Blue bird is working with ricon and ricon will be handling the remedy for this campaign. Please see ricon's defect report 09e-060. Ricon will provide customers with a warning decal and a dvd-based training aid. The safety recall began on april 27, 2010. 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 R10RT. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 27 Apr 2010.

21. 10V133000Received 5 Apr 2010. 1,622 units.

    Equipment Adaptive/Mobility

    Defect, in the NHTSA record

    Blue bird has notified NHTSA about a defect in certain model year 2008 through 2011 all american, conventional, and micro bird school buses manufactured from december 13, 2007 through january 18, 2010 equipped with ricon model s or k series public use wheelchair lifts. The restraint belt on these lifts was designed to prevent the lift from moving, unless the tongue of the belt is fully engaged and latched in the buckle. Ricon has discovered, however, that it is possible for the operator to insert the belt tongue into the buckle without fully engaging the latching mechanism. In this case, the restraint belt would appear to be latched, and the operator could run the lift. If the restraint belt tongue is not fully engaged into the restraint belt buckle, and latched, the lift may operate with an occupant on the platform.

    Consequence, in the NHTSA record

    The user of the lift could be injured should the lift move without the restraint belt properly buckled.

    Remedy, in the NHTSA record

    Blue bird is working with ricon and ricon will be handling the remedy for this campaign. Please see ricon's defect report 09e-060. Ricon will provide customers with a warning decal and a dvd-based training aid. The safety recall began on april 27, 2010. 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 R10TH. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 27 Apr 2010.

22. 09V335000Received 25 Aug 2009. 3,736 units.

    Other / School Bus Stop Arm Assembly

    Defect, in the NHTSA record

    Blue bird is recalling certain model year 2008 and 2009 all american, vision, and micro bird school buses manufactured between april 18, 2008 and february 11, 2009, equipped with specialty manufacturing, INC. (smi) 000290 LED light kits. A change to the wire used in the LED light kits may reduce the effective life of the lights used on the stop arms. The lights may stop functioning without warning.

    Consequence, in the NHTSA record

    Should the LED lights stop functioning, visibility of a stopped bus would be decreased, possibly endangering a child or pedestrian to injury by passing vehicles.

    Remedy, in the NHTSA record

    Blue bird will notify owners and the buses will be repaired free of charge. Repairs will be performed by smi. The safety recall began on september 24, 2009. Owners may contact smi warranty service at 1-800-951-7867 or blue bird at 1-478-822-2242.

    Report filed by BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY. Manufacturer campaign number R09PS. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 24 Sep 2009.

23. 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.

24. 09V213000Received 11 Jun 2009. 442 units.

    Steering

    Defect, in the NHTSA record

    Blue bird is recalling 442 model year 2008 and 2009 all american school buses manufactured from july 22 to november 22, 2008. The bolts that mount the steering gear to the frame may not have been properly torqued.

    Consequence, in the NHTSA record

    Improperly torqued bolts may cause the steering gear to separate from the chassis frame resulting in a loss of steering control, possibly resulting in a crash.

    Remedy, in the NHTSA record

    Blue bird will notify owners and repair the buses free of charge. The safety recall began on june 30, 2009. Owners may contact blue bird at 1-478-422-2242.

    Report filed by BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY. Manufacturer campaign number R09PF. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 30 Jun 2009.

25. 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.

26. 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.

27. 08V309000Received 10 Jul 2008. 1,824 units.

    Engine and Engine Cooling / Engine / Diesel

    Defect, in the NHTSA record

    A plug on the outlet side of the fuel pump can crack on certain 2008 and 2009 my blue bird all american and vision school buses manufactured from may 23, 2007 through july 4, 2008, equipped with caterpillar c7 engines.

    Consequence, in the NHTSA record

    A crack in this plug can result in a high pressure fuel spray or leak which, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire.

    Remedy, in the NHTSA record

    Blue bird is working in conjunction with caterpillar to notify owners to contact their local caterpillar dealer for a free remedy. The recall is expected to begin during july 2008. Owners can contact caterpillar at 1-800-447-4986 or blue bird at 1-478-822-2242.

    Report filed by BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY. Manufacturer campaign number R08NG.

28. 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.

29. 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.

30. 07V338000Received 3 Aug 2007. 438 units.

    Engine and Engine Cooling / Engine / Diesel

    Defect, in the NHTSA record

    Certain blue bird my 2008 all american and vision school buses manufactured between june 6 and july 27, 2007. A fuel pump failure will dilute the engine oil with fuel and cause loss of throttle control and excessive smoke.

    Consequence, in the NHTSA record

    Either condition could result in a vehicle crash.

    Remedy, in the NHTSA record

    Blue bird is working in conjunction with caterpillar to notify owners to contact their local caterpillar dealer for a free remedy. The recall is expected to begin during august 2007. Owners can contact caterpillar at 1-800-447-4986 or blue bird at 478-822-2242.

    Report filed by BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY. Manufacturer campaign number R07MF.

31. 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.

32. 07V275000Received 26 Jun 2007. 4,530 units.

    Parking Brake

    Defect, in the NHTSA record

    Certain my 2007 and 2008 blue bird vision and all american school and transit buses manufactured between december 1, 2005, and may 24, 2007, and equipped with bendix sr-7 spring brake modulating valves. The internal rubber check valve may leak causing a delay in the application of the spring brakes to park the vehicle after the operator pulls the dash valve button.

    Consequence, in the NHTSA record

    The delayed parking brake application can occur without warning, leading to unintended vehicle rollaway.

    Remedy, in the NHTSA record

    Blue bird will notify owners and provide a free remedy. The recall began on september 30, 2007. Owners can contact blue bird at 478-822-2242.

    Report filed by BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY. Manufacturer campaign number R07LX. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 30 Sep 2007.

The campaign number opens the NHTSA record. Each quotation is the text of the NHTSA recall file.

Recall campaign: One recall in the NHTSA recall file, with one campaign number. A campaign can name many makes, models and model years.

Units: The number of vehicles or products that a recall can include. The manufacturer or the firm reports the number to the agency.

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.

Complaints that report a crash

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Complaints that report a fire

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Injuries in the complaints

0

Deaths in the complaints

0

Date of the newest complaint

1 Mar 2017

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.

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.

1. 19631
2. 19641
3. 19651
4. 19661
5. 19672
6. 19684
7. 19694
8. 19703
9. 19714
10. 19724
11. 19734
12. 19745
13. 19752
14. 19763
15. 19772
16. 19781
17. 19791
18. 19803
19. 19814
20. 19825
21. 19833
22. 19844
23. 19853
24. 19865
25. 19875
26. 19888
27. 198910
28. 19909
29. 19919
30. 19929
31. 19937
32. 19948
33. 199511
34. 19966
35. 19973
36. 19989
37. 199916
38. 200016
39. 200114
40. 200214
41. 200311
42. 200415
43. 200513
44. 200615
45. 200721
46. 200832
47. 200933
48. 201042
49. 201135
50. 201230
51. 201328
52. 201426
53. 201527
54. 201620
55. 201710
56. 201819
57. 201926

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

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How many units are in the recall campaigns for the 2008 Blue Bird All American?

107,408 units in 32 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. 32 of them name the 2008 model year.

Which component do the complaints about the 2008 Blue Bird All American name most often?

Engine and Engine Cooling: 2 of 5 component mentions.

Is an NHTSA investigation of the 2008 Blue Bird All American open?

No. The 1 investigation that names this model year has a closing date in the NHTSA file.