2022 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN Complaints and Recall Information
The 2022 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN has 0 complaints and 39 recalls filed with NHTSA. Owners most frequently report issues related to seat installations, air brake system warnings, and structural concerns involving roof joints and seat restraining barriers.
There are multiple recalls addressing various components of the vehicle. These recalls involve safety-critical systems including the structure, seats, emergency exit labels, air brakes, electrical systems, and fuel systems.
Recalls- Roof and pillars. Recall 24V543000 affects 16,708 vehicles. The roof joint may lack sufficient strength, allowing roof panels to separate in a crash, increasing injury risk. Dealers will inspect and install additional rivets at no cost. Owner notifications were sent September 17, 2024.
- Convertible seats. Recalls 24V079000 and 24V078000 involve 127 and 6,691 buses respectively. Incorrect installation may cause unsecured seats, failing to meet safety standards on seat belt anchorage. Dealers will inspect and repair seats free of charge. Notification letters were mailed March 4, 2024.
- Seat restraining barriers. Recalls 23V777000 and 23V778000 cover 1 and 6,124 buses. Bolts securing restraining barriers may separate under load, compromising occupant protection during a crash. Dealers will install longer bolts with washers and nuts free of charge. Notifications are expected or mailed as of January 16, 2024.
- Emergency exit labels. Recalls 24V758000 and 24V759000 involve 28,479 and 400 buses. The exit label lettering is too small, making it hard to read and delaying emergency egress. Dealers will replace labels free of charge. Owner letters were sent December 9, 2024.
- Instrument cluster and air brakes. Recalls 23V425000 and 23V424000 cover 1,424 and 109 vehicles. A software error can cause air pressure gauges and warnings to fail, increasing crash risk due to potentially driving without working brakes. Dealers will update software free of charge. Notifications mailed July 27, 2023.
- Electric air compressor. Recall 22V506000 affects 1 bus with a Cummins PD7000 drivetrain. Improper grounding can expose users to electric shock. Dealers will install a ground strap free of charge. Interim owner notification sent September 1, 2022.
- Electronic stability control. Recalls 21V083000 and 21V084000 impact 60 and 2 buses. Programming errors in the hydraulic brake ECU may cause ESC malfunction, raising crash risk. Dealers will inspect and repair units at no charge. Owners were notified beginning April 9, 2021.
- Seat belt anchorage. Recall 21V070000 includes 620 buses. Seats with integrated 3-point belts may be installed incorrectly, increasing injury risk in a crash. Dealers will inspect and install missing hardware free of charge. Notification letters were mailed February 3, 2022.
- SC-3 check valve in air brakes. Recalls 21V285000 and 21V284000 affect 96 and 1,634 buses. Retainers may not seat properly, risking unintended spring brake application and crash hazards. Dealers will replace valves free of charge. Owner letters issued November 18, 2021.
- Fuel rail sealing washers. Recalls 21V312000 and 21V313000 include 1,053 and 134 vehicles. Improper washer seating can cause fuel leaks near ignition sources, creating fire risks. Dealers will inspect and replace components as needed free of charge. Notifications sent July 30, 2021.
Owners dealing with repeated repairs or unresolved recall issues involving safety systems may have rights under state lemon laws. Consulting with a qualified attorney familiar with lemon law may offer guidance on next steps.
2022 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN Summary
2022
Model Year
0
Total Complaints
17
Total Recalls
63663
Vehicles Affected
Recalls
2022 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN
28479 vehicles affected
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
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."
Risk: An emergency exit label that is difficult to read can prevent or delay the use of the emergency exit, increasing the risk of injury.
2022 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN
127 vehicles affected
SEATS
Blue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Vision and 2021-2023 All American transit 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."
Risk: An unsecured seat may not adequately restrain an occupant, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
2022 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN
16708 vehicles affected
STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS
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."
Risk: Roof panels that separate during a crash can increase the risk of injury.
2022 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN
6691 vehicles affected
SEATS
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."
Risk: An unsecured seat may not adequately restrain an occupant, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
2022 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN
400 vehicles affected
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Blue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain 2020-2024 All American and 2021-2024 Vision transit 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."
Risk: An emergency exit label that is difficult to read can prevent or delay the use of the emergency exit, increasing the risk of injury.
2022 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN
1 vehicles affected
STRUCTURE
Blue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling one 2022 All American transit bus 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, "Bus Passenger Seating and Crash Protection."
Risk: An unsecured seat restraining barrier may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing their risk of injury.
2022 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN
1424 vehicles affected
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
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."
Risk: 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.
2022 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN
109 vehicles affected
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
Blue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain 2022-2024 All American transit 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."
Risk: 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.
2022 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN
6124 vehicles affected
STRUCTURE
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."
Risk: An unsecured seat restraining barrier may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing their risk of injury.
2022 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN
1 vehicles affected
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM
Blue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling one 2022 All American transit bus equipped with a Cummins PD7000 Electric Drivetrain containing an electric air compressor. The air compressor housing is improperly grounded, causing electrical voltage greater than 50V AC during operation.
Risk: An improperly grounded air compressor can cause electric shock, increasing the risk of injury.
2022 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN
60 vehicles affected
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
Blue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Vision and 2022 All American school buses equipped with hydraulic brakes and electronic stability control (ESC). The Hydraulic Brake control unit (ECU) may not have been programmed correctly, possibly causing the ESC to malfunction.
Risk: If the electronic stability control does not function properly, it can increase the risk of a crash or injury.
2022 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN
96 vehicles affected
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
Blue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain 2022-2022 Vision and All American transit 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."
Risk: Unintended spring brake application may occur, increasing the risk of a crash.
2022 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN
620 vehicles affected
SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER:ANCHORAGE
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."
Risk: An incorrectly installed seat can increase the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
2022 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN
1634 vehicles affected
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
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."
Risk: Unintended spring brake application may occur, increasing the risk of a crash.
2022 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN
2 vehicles affected
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
Blue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain 2022 All American buses equipped with hydraulic brakes and electronic stability control (ESC). The Hydraulic Brake control unit (ECU) may not have been programmed correctly, possibly causing the ESC to malfunction.
Risk: If the electronic stability control does not function properly, it can increase the risk of a crash or injury.
2022 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN
134 vehicles affected
FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:FUEL RAIL
Blue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain 2018-2022 All American vehicles. The sealing washer may not seat correctly in the pilot bore holes, allowing the high pressure fuel rail assembly to leak.
Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
2022 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN
1053 vehicles affected
FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:FUEL RAIL
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.
Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
Complaints
No complaints found.