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Blue BirdRecalls, problems & years to avoid

NHTSA has 224 owner complaints on file for 88 Blue Bird models. The ALL American has the most (52). Pick a model to see which years to avoid.

Models888 currently sold
Owner complaints224All model years
Most complaintsALL American52 complaints
Latest recall26V-641Oct 2, 2026

Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls. Updated daily.

Current Blue Bird models

ALL American School Bus2020–2027 · 8 complaints
Vision School Bus2020–2027 · 4 complaints
Vision School Bus (electric)2018–2027 · 0 complaints
Vision Transit Bus2020–2027 · 0 complaints
Vision Transit Bus (electric)2026 · 0 complaints
ALL American School Bus (electric)2018–2027 · 0 complaints
ALL American Transit Bus2020–2026 · 0 complaints
ALL American Transit Bus (electric)2022–2026 · 0 complaints

Past Blue Bird models

ALL American1963–2019 · 52 complaintsMost complaints: 1992
TC20001987–2005 · 38 complaints
School Bus1984–2009 · 33 complaints
Vision2004–2019 · 23 complaints
Conventional1985–2018 · 14 complaints
Blue Bird1974–2009 · 13 complaints
Wanderlodge M450 LXI2005–2007 · 9 complaints
Bbcv2007–2023 · 5 complaints
A3re2002–2013 · 3 complaints
Wanderlodge1966–2005 · 3 complaints
Gmcv1988–2004 · 3 complaints
Tcfe1991–1997 · 2 complaints
Mini Bird1977–2006 · 2 complaints
BMC1993–1998 · 1 complaint
ALL American D32010–2011 · 1 complaint
L4re2002–2009 · 1 complaint
Sbcv1980–1998 · 1 complaint
TC10001996–1999 · 1 complaint
Commercial2000–2004 · 1 complaint
Wanderlodge LXI2000–2003 · 1 complaint
A3fe2005–2012 · 1 complaint
Tcre1991–1994 · 1 complaint
LTC 401996–2003 · 1 complaint
Csfe1988–2003 · 1 complaint
Xcel 1022006–2007 · 1 complaint
Handy Bus1975 · 0 complaints
LTC2000–2003 · 0 complaints
M4re2002–2007 · 0 complaints
Mbwb1992–1996 · 0 complaints
Micro Bird1987–2011 · 0 complaints
Micro Bird Van Conversion1990–1991 · 0 complaints
Mini Bird Wide1986 · 0 complaints
Mini Bird Wide Body1987–1991 · 0 complaints
QB1993–1996 · 0 complaints
Qbfe1991–1994 · 0 complaints
QBR1994 · 0 complaints
Qbre1991–1994 · 0 complaints
Q-BUS1992–2003 · 0 complaints
A3ee 2803s2006 · 0 complaints
Standard1986–1991 · 0 complaints
Standard Bus Conventional1990–1991 · 0 complaints
Stfe1988–1996 · 0 complaints
Sword2003 · 0 complaints
TC2000 Forward Control1986–1991 · 0 complaints
Tcfc1992–1993 · 0 complaints
TCFC27081991 · 0 complaints
Transhuttle1995–2000 · 0 complaints
Transit1990–1992 · 0 complaints
Ultra2007–2009 · 0 complaints
Ultra LF2002–2007 · 0 complaints
Ultra LMB2004 · 0 complaints
Van Conversion1990–1992 · 0 complaints
Vcta1988–1998 · 0 complaints
Wanderlodge M3802003–2004 · 0 complaints
Wlwb1993–1994 · 0 complaints
Wonderlodge1968–1976 · 0 complaints
Safe1993–1994 · 0 complaints
A3FE2803a2007 · 0 complaints
Aafc1993–1994 · 0 complaints
Aafe1993–1995 · 0 complaints
Aare1991–1994 · 0 complaints
ALL American FC1986–1991 · 0 complaints
ALL American Frwd Control1990–1991 · 0 complaints
ALL American Rear Engine1990–1991 · 0 complaints
Bbcv 2610s2006 · 0 complaints
BBCV3011s2010 · 0 complaints
Bus1993 · 0 complaints
C11996–1998 · 0 complaints
C4re2002–2008 · 0 complaints
City Bird1982 · 0 complaints
Commercial Series1995–2004 · 0 complaints
CS1993–1995 · 0 complaints
Csre1991–1998 · 0 complaints
D3re2005–2013 · 0 complaints
Excel 1022008–2010 · 0 complaints
Express2007 · 0 complaints
Express 35002003 · 0 complaints
Express 40002003–2007 · 0 complaints
Express 45002004–2007 · 0 complaints
Gpwb1987–1999 · 0 complaints
Latest

New Blue Bird recalls

Propulsion system: critical fasteners26V-641 · ALL American School Bus (electric), Vision School Bus (electric) · Oct 2, 2026 · 1,590 vehiclesPropulsion system: critical fasteners26V-642 · ALL American Transit Bus (electric) · Oct 2, 2026 · 16 vehiclesWheelchair lift/ramp: controls/control wiring26V-556 · Vision School Bus · Aug 31, 2026 · 82 vehiclesElectrical system: wiring26V-520 · Vision Transit Bus · Aug 10, 2026 · 92 vehiclesElectrical system: wiring26V-519 · Vision School Bus, Vision School Bus (electric) · Aug 10, 2026 · 18,248 vehiclesFoundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings26V-466 · Vision School Bus · Jul 20, 2026 · 5,096 vehiclesFoundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings26V-467 · Vision Transit Bus · Jul 20, 2026 · 29 vehiclesWheelchair restraints/securement: critical fasteners26V-319 · Vision School Bus · May 20, 2026 · 4 vehicles