Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through April 27, 2020. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2011 Blue Bird ALL American has problems

0 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.
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Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

35 recalls

2011 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.

59%repaired · 2023 Q4

Parking brake

Recall 20V-234 · Apr 27, 2020 · 2,264 vehicles · 1,334 repaired

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…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

63%repaired · 2023 Q4

Seats: barriers

Recall 20V-125 · Mar 3, 2020 · 2,790 vehicles · 1,768 repaired

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…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

71%repaired · 2020 Q1

Equipment

Recall 18V-801 · Nov 14, 2018 · 86 vehicles · 61 repaired

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

Problem, fix and repair progress →

93%repaired · 2017 Q3

Seats

Recall 16V-172 · Mar 25, 2016 · 67 vehicles · 62 repaired

Risk. If the seat does not allow the occupant to be properly restrained in the event of a crash, they would be at an increased risk of injury.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

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22%repaired · 2017 Q1

Equipment adaptive/mobility

Recall 15V-730 · Nov 4, 2015 · 5,114 vehicles · 1,117 repaired

Risk. If the bearings move out of position, the stowed platform may have excessive movement resulting in failure of the platform mounting.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

8%repaired · 2017 Q1

Equipment adaptive/mobility

Recall 15V-731 · Nov 4, 2015 · 90 vehicles · 7 repaired

Risk. If the bearings move out of position, the stowed platform may have excessive movement resulting in failure of the platform mounting.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

50%repaired · 2016 Q3

Engine and engine cooling: engine

Recall 15V-294 · May 19, 2015 · 34 vehicles · 17 repaired

Risk. If engine oil comes into contact with a hot surface, there is an increased risk of a fire.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

86%repaired · 2016 Q3

Engine and engine cooling: engine

Recall 15V-293 · May 19, 2015 · 840 vehicles · 719 repaired

Risk. If engine oil comes into contact with a hot surface, there is an increased risk of a fire.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

54%repaired · 2016 Q2

Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system

Recall 15V-060 · Feb 3, 2015 · 474 vehicles · 256 repaired

Risk. If all the exhaust hangers were to fail, the housings may fall onto the roadway, creating a road hazard and increasing the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

89%repaired · 2016 Q2

Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system

Recall 15V-059 · Feb 3, 2015 · 1,936 vehicles · 1,716 repaired

Risk. If all the exhaust hangers were to fail, the housings may fall onto the roadway, creating a road hazard and increasing the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

4%repaired · 2016 Q1

Equipment adaptive/mobility

Recall 14V-511 · Aug 19, 2014 · 90 vehicles · 4 repaired

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.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

18%repaired · 2016 Q1

Equipment adaptive/mobility

Recall 14V-510 · Aug 19, 2014 · 5,114 vehicles · 903 repaired

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.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

89%repaired · 2015 Q4

Engine and engine cooling: cooling system

Recall 14V-313 · Jun 11, 2014 · 1,935 vehicles · 1,731 repaired

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

Problem, fix and repair progress →

80%repaired · 2015 Q4

Cooling system: hoses/lines/piping/fittings

Recall 14V-314 · Jun 11, 2014 · 587 vehicles · 472 repaired

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

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Engine and engine cooling: engine

Recall 14V-215 · Apr 23, 2014 · 20 vehicles

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…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Engine and engine cooling: engine

Recall 14V-083 · Feb 27, 2014 · 695 vehicles

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…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Structure

Recall 13V-332 · Jul 31, 2013 · 172 vehicles

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.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Seats

Recall 13V-200 · May 15, 2013 · 441 vehicles

Risk. When a Flip Seat is installed in front of another passenger seat, it is possible for the occupant of the rearward passenger seat to insert their toes and/or…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Electrical system

Recall 13V-125 · Apr 9, 2013 · 276 vehicles

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.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Electrical system

Recall 13V-126 · Apr 9, 2013 · 17 vehicles

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.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Service brakes, air

Recall 12V-218 · May 15, 2012 · 31 vehicles

Risk. IN THE EVENT OF A BRAKE SYSTEM PROBLEM, INCORRECT INSTALLATION OF THE AIR BRAKE LINES COULD RESULT IN A REDUCTION OR COMPLETE LOSS OF BRAKE ACTION, INCREASING…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Service brakes, air

Recall 12V-217 · May 15, 2012 · 651 vehicles

Risk. IN THE EVENT OF A BRAKE SYSTEM PROBLEM, INCORRECT INSTALLATION OF THE AIR BRAKE LINES COULD RESULT IN A REDUCTION OR COMPLETE LOSS OF BRAKE ACTION, INCREASING…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Engine and engine cooling

Recall 11V-423 · Aug 17, 2011 · 860 vehicles

Risk. IF THE INLET OR OUTLET SECTIONS DISCONNECT, HOT EXHAUST GASES CAN VENT PRIOR TO EXITING THE TAILPIPE, CREATING THE RISK OF COMBUSTION AND A FIRE.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Engine and engine cooling

Recall 11V-424 · Aug 17, 2011 · 24 vehicles

Risk. IF THE INLET OR OUTLET SECTIONS DISCONNECT, HOT EXHAUST GASES CAN VENT PRIOR TO EXITING THE TAILPIPE, CREATING THE RISK OF COMBUSTION AND A FIRE.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Parking brake

Recall 11V-351 · Jul 8, 2011 · 121 vehicles

Risk. INADVERTENT APPLICATION OF THE PARK BRAKE VALVE COULD CAUSE A VEHICLE CRASH WHICH COULD RESULT IN PROPERTY DAMAGE, PERSONAL INJURY, OR DEATH.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Structure: body

Recall 11V-086 · Feb 10, 2011 · 363 vehicles

Risk. IN THE EVENT OF AN EMERGENCY, PASSENGERS COULD BE INJURED IF THEY ARE UNABLE TO QUICKLY EXIT THE BUS.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Frame and members: underbody shields

Recall 10V-628 · Dec 16, 2010 · 143 vehicles

Risk. IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE SIDE PANEL JOINTS MAY NOT ENDURE AS INTENDED AND THE PANELS MAY LOOSEN OR SEPARATE, INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY TO PASSENGERS.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Engine and engine cooling

Recall 10V-380 · Aug 20, 2010 · 466 vehicles

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.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Engine and engine cooling

Recall 10V-379 · Aug 20, 2010 · 3,992 vehicles

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.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Seats

Recall 10V-298 · Jun 29, 2010 · 1,542 vehicles

Risk. IN THE EVENT THIS SHOULD OCCUR WHILE THE BUS IS IN OPERATION, THE DRIVER MAY LOSE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A CRASH.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Seats

Recall 10V-299 · Jun 29, 2010 · 15 vehicles

Risk. IN THE EVENT THIS SHOULD OCCUR WHILE THE BUS IS IN OPERATION, THE DRIVER MAY LOSE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A CRASH.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Equipment adaptive/mobility

Recall 10V-133 · Apr 5, 2010 · 1,622 vehicles

Risk. THE USER OF THE LIFT COULD BE INJURED SHOULD THE LIFT MOVE WITHOUT THE RESTRAINT BELT PROPERLY BUCKLED.

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

2011 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 2011 Blue Bird ALL American, and the recalls they led to.

  1. Engine Thermostat Heater Hose FailureEQ15003 · closed Jun 24, 2015
    No recall

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