repaired · 2026 Q3
Other: labels
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.
2019 Blue Bird ALL AmericanProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 2 owner complaints about the 2019 Blue Bird ALL American, most often about the seats. It is covered by 26 safety recalls, and for recall 20V-407 the manufacturer reports only 37% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 11, 2024. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2019 Blue Bird ALL American has problems
2 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
2Seats
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Seats | 2 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
26 recalls
2019 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 · 2026 Q2
Body: roof and pillars
Risk. Roof panels that separate during a crash can increase the risk of injury.
repaired · 2025 Q4
Structure
Risk. An unsecured seat restraining barrier may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing their risk of injury.
repaired · 2025 Q3
Power train: driveline
Risk. A vehicle reversing faster than expected can increase the risk of a crash.
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repaired · 2025 Q3
Electrical system: propulsion system
Risk. An improperly grounded air compressor can cause electric shock, increasing the risk of injury.
repaired · 2023 Q4
Fuel injection system: fuel rail
Risk. A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
repaired · 2023 Q3
Fuel injection system: fuel rail
Risk. A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
repaired · 2023 Q4
Power train
Risk. A loss of assisted power steering increases the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2023 Q4
Propulsion system: fuses, relays, contacts, and shunts
Risk. An undetected high voltage isolation can expose service personnel to high voltage, increasing the risk of injury.
repaired · 2023 Q4
Front: anchorage
Risk. In the event of a crash, seat belt anchorages that do not remain secured increase the risk of injury to those seat occupants.
repaired · 2023 Q4
Front: anchorage
Risk. In the event of a crash, seat belt anchorages that do not remain secured increase the risk of injury to those seat occupants.
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 · 2022 Q4
Power train
Risk. A sudden loss of drive power and loss of power steering increases the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2021 Q1
Hybrid propulsion system
Risk. Unexpected vehicle movement can increase the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2021 Q3
Body: roof and pillars
Risk. In the event of a crash, if the roof sheets separate, there is an increased risk of injury.
repaired · 2020 Q4
Emergency: escape/egress/exit
Risk. If the roof hatch external handle breaks, in the event of an emergency, the hatch cannot be easily opened from outside the vehicle, increasing the risk of…
repaired · 2020 Q4
Electrical system: software
Risk. An unexpected loss of drive and power steering may increase the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2020 Q4
Disc: caliper
Risk. A dragging brake may cause damage to the brake components, which may activate the ABS warning light.
repaired · 2020 Q4
Service brakes, air: disc
Risk. A dragging brake may cause damage to the brake components, which may activate the ABS warning light.
repaired · 2020 Q2
Equipment adaptive/mobility
Risk. If the wheelchair lift platform raises above the height of the vehicle floor, the wheelchair user could fall inwards toward the vehicle, increasing their risk…
repaired · 2020 Q2
Parking brake
Risk. Unintended movement can increase the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2020 Q2
Parking brake
Risk. Unintended movement can increase the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2020 Q1
Equipment
Risk. If the clamps fail with patients in the stretchers, it can increase the risk of injury.
repaired · 2019 Q4
Other: labels
Risk. Without a warning label, the seat may be used improperly, increasing the risk of injury.
repaired · 2019 Q4
Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel
Risk. If the gauges do not correctly display the air pressure that is in the tanks, the operator will not be able to know when the air pressure is actually dropping,…
repaired · 2019 Q4
Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel
Risk. If the gauges do not correctly display the air pressure that is in the tanks, the operator will not be able to know when the air pressure is actually dropping,…
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
2019 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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In owners' words
What ALL American owners report
Recent seats complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
I am writing to bring to your attention several persistent issues we have encountered with the Blue Bird student seating in our buses. The seat backs, constructed from a black mesh material welded at all four corners and secured with a top bar, have repeatedly failed. We have observed that nearly…
I am writing to bring to your attention several persistent issues we have encountered with the Blue Bird student seating in our buses. The seat backs, constructed from a black mesh material welded at all four corners and secured with a top bar, have repeatedly failed. We have observed that nearly…
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