repaired · 2023 Q4
Parking brake
Risk. A parking brake system that is set to an insufficient application force may result in an increased possibility of unintended vehicle movement, which increases…
2009 Blue Bird ALL AmericanProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 3 owner complaints about the 2009 Blue Bird ALL American, most often about the seats. It is covered by 33 safety recalls, and for recall 14V-511 the manufacturer reports only 4% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through April 27, 2020. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2009 Blue Bird ALL American has problems
3 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
2Seats
1Engine and engine cooling
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Seats | 2 | 0 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
33 recalls
2009 Blue Bird ALL American 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.
repaired · 2023 Q4
Seats: barriers
Risk. 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…
repaired · 2020 Q1
Equipment
Risk. If the clamps fail with patients in the stretchers, it can increase the risk of injury.
repaired · 2017 Q1
Equipment adaptive/mobility
Risk. If the bearings move out of position, the stowed platform may have excessive movement resulting in failure of the platform mounting.
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repaired · 2017 Q1
Equipment adaptive/mobility
Risk. If the bearings move out of position, the stowed platform may have excessive movement resulting in failure of the platform mounting.
repaired · 2016 Q3
Engine and engine cooling: engine
Risk. If engine oil comes into contact with a hot surface, there is an increased risk of a fire.
repaired · 2016 Q3
Engine and engine cooling: engine
Risk. If engine oil comes into contact with a hot surface, there is an increased risk of a fire.
repaired · 2016 Q1
Equipment adaptive/mobility
Risk. If the platform side plates crack, the lift platform can separate from the lift and come to rest against the vehicle's lift door.
repaired · 2016 Q1
Equipment adaptive/mobility
Risk. If the platform side plates crack, the lift platform can separate from the lift and come to rest against the vehicle's lift door.
repaired · 2015 Q4
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system
Risk. Hot coolant leaking into the passenger compartment increases the risk of injury to the passengers.
repaired · 2015 Q4
Cooling system: hoses/lines/piping/fittings
Risk. Hot coolant leaking into the passenger compartment increases the risk of injury to the passengers.
no report yet
Engine and engine cooling: engine
Risk. The improper operation of the sensor could induce elevated exhaust temperatures or flames from the exhaust pipe, increasing the risk of a vehicle fire or burn…
no report yet
Engine and engine cooling: engine
Risk. The improper operation of the sensor could induce elevated exhaust temperatures or flames from the exhaust pipe, increasing the risk of a vehicle fire or burn…
no report yet
Structure
Risk. In the event of a vehicle crash, there is an increased risk that the window panels may separate and fall onto occupants causing injury.
no report yet
Electrical system
Risk. 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.
no report yet
Electrical system
Risk. 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.
no report yet
Equipment adaptive/mobility
Risk. A WHEELCHAIR OCCUPANT MAY DEFEAT OR RIDE OVER THE INSUFFICIENTLY LATCHED ROLL STOP.
no report yet
Fuel system, diesel
Risk. A FUEL LEAK IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE CAN RESULT IN A FIRE.
no report yet
Seats: barriers
Risk. THE SEAT OCCUPANTS MAY BE SERIOUSLY INJURED IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH.
no report yet
Parking brake
Risk. INADVERTENT APPLICATION OF THE PARK BRAKE VALVE COULD CAUSE A VEHICLE CRASH WHICH COULD RESULT IN PROPERTY DAMAGE, PERSONAL INJURY, OR DEATH.
no report yet
Engine and engine cooling
Risk. 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.
no report yet
Engine and engine cooling
Risk. 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.
no report yet
Engine and engine cooling
Risk. A FUEL LEAK, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, CAN RESULT IN A VEHICLE FIRE.
no report yet
Engine and engine cooling
Risk. A FUEL LEAK, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, CAN RESULT IN A VEHICLE FIRE.
no report yet
Equipment adaptive/mobility
Risk. THE USER OF THE LIFT COULD BE INJURED SHOULD THE LIFT MOVE WITHOUT THE RESTRAINT BELT PROPERLY BUCKLED.
no report yet
Equipment adaptive/mobility
Risk. THE USER OF THE LIFT COULD BE INJURED SHOULD THE LIFT MOVE WITHOUT THE RESTRAINT BELT PROPERLY BUCKLED.
no report yet
Other: school bus stop arm assembly
Risk. SHOULD THE LED LIGHTS STOP FUNCTIONING, VISIBILITY OF A STOPPED BUS WOULD BE DECREASED, POSSIBLY ENDANGERING A CHILD OR PEDESTRIAN TO INJURY BY PASSING…
no report yet
Seats
Risk. IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THERE IS AN INCREASED RISK OF INJURY TO THE SEAT OCCUPANT(S).
no report yet
Supply: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Risk. REPEATED CONTACT OF THE AIR BRAKE HOSE ON THE DRIVE LINE MAY CAUSE THE AIR BRAKE HOSE TO RUPTURE REDUCING THE BRAKING CAPACITY WHICH COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE…
no report yet
Steering
Risk. 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.
no report yet
Electrical system: ignition
Risk. THE VEHICLES CAN BE STARTED AND DRIVEN EVEN WHEN AN OWNER MAY THINK THEY CANNOT.
no report yet
Engine: diesel
Risk. 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.
no report yet
Body: roof and pillars
Risk. IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THESE PANELS MAY SEPARATE EXPOSING THE OCCUPANTS TO INCREASED RISK OF INJURY.
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
2009 vs. every other ALL American 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 median. How we score
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1 investigation
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2009 Blue Bird ALL American, and the recalls they led to.
- Engine Thermostat Heater Hose FailureNo recall
In owners' words
What ALL American owners report
Recent seats complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
WE HAVE BLUE BIRD BUSSES WITH CE WHITE STUDENT SAFETY SEATS WITH THREE POINT SEAT BELTS. THE SEAT BACKS HAVE STYROFOAM IN THEM FOR SOME OF THE PADDING THE PROBLEM IS THAT THE BIGGER STUDENTS DON?T FIT IN THE SMALL SPACE BETWEEN SEATS AND THEIR KNEES BREAK THE STYROFOAM UP AFTER A SHORT TIME,…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN SCHOOL BUS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FOAM FROM ALL OF THE SEATS WAS COMING UNDONE FROM BEHIND THE SEAT. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INSPECTED FOR THE FAILURES OR REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 22,250. UPDATED 04/12/11*LJ UPDATED…
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