2022 Blue Bird ALL American School BusProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 2 owner complaints about the 2022 Blue Bird ALL American School Bus, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 10 safety recalls, and for recall 24V-543 the manufacturer reports only 55% of affected cars repaired.

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 3, 2025. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2022 Blue Bird ALL American School Bus has problems

2 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Electrical system11
Structure10

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

10 recalls

2022 Blue Bird ALL American School Bus recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

100%repaired · 2026 Q3

Other: labels

Recall 24V-758 · Oct 11, 2024 · 28,479 vehicles · 28,471 repaired

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.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

55%repaired · 2026 Q2

Body: roof and pillars

Recall 24V-543 · Jul 19, 2024 · 16,708 vehicles · 9,188 repaired

Risk. Roof panels that separate during a crash can increase the risk of injury.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

57%repaired · 2025 Q4

Seats

Recall 24V-078 · Feb 7, 2024 · 6,691 vehicles · 3,839 repaired

Risk. An unsecured seat may not adequately restrain an occupant, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

78%repaired · 2025 Q4

Structure

Recall 23V-778 · Nov 20, 2023 · 6,124 vehicles · 4,747 repaired

Risk. An unsecured seat restraining barrier may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing their risk of injury.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

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71%repaired · 2025 Q3

Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel

Recall 23V-425 · Jun 13, 2023 · 1,424 vehicles · 1,007 repaired

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.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

91%repaired · 2025 Q3

Electrical system: propulsion system

Recall 22V-505 · Jul 14, 2022 · 482 vehicles · 438 repaired

Risk. An improperly grounded air compressor can cause electric shock, increasing the risk of injury.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

65%repaired · 2023 Q4

Fuel injection system: fuel rail

Recall 21V-312 · May 4, 2021 · 1,053 vehicles · 685 repaired

Risk. A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

83%repaired · 2023 Q4

Service brakes, air

Recall 21V-284 · Apr 22, 2021 · 1,634 vehicles · 1,352 repaired

Risk. Unintended spring brake application may occur, increasing the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

100%repaired · 2023 Q1

Electronic stability control (ESC)

Recall 21V-083 · Feb 17, 2021 · 60 vehicles · 60 repaired

Risk. If the electronic stability control does not function properly, it can increase the risk of a crash or injury.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

74%repaired · 2023 Q4

Rear/other: anchorage

Recall 21V-070 · Feb 12, 2021 · 620 vehicles · 460 repaired

Risk. An incorrectly installed seat can increase the risk of injury in the event of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Blue Bird.

Best & worst years

2022 vs. every other ALL American School Bus year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the ALL American School Bus median. How we score

'20'21'22'23'24'25'26'27
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  • Caution
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