Blue Bird All American 2007
Model All American made in 2007 by Blue Bird got 2 consumer complains, 1 investigation there are 14 recalls as well as 10 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to service brakes, air, structure. Technical service bulletines regarding air bags, engine and engine cooling and seats. The car had one investigation (service brakes, air). There were some recalls concerningelectrical system, engine and engine cooling and equipment adaptive.
Model 2007
Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
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| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION | ||||||||||||||||
| 09V205000 | BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY | from 07/16/2003 to 04/10/2009 | V (Vehicle) | 2203 | 06/25/2009 | MFR | BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY | 06/09/2009 | 06/09/2009 | 571 | 217 | |||||
| Defect Summary | Blue bird is recalling 2,203 model year 2003 through 2010 all american rear engine school buses equipped with optional plug style vandal locks manufactured from july 16, 2003 through april 10, 2009. the plug style vandal lock is not wired to inhibit the starter at the ignition switch when the vandal lock is in the locked position. these buses fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 217, bus emergency exits and window retention and release. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | The vehicles can be started and driven even when an owner may think they cannot. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Blue bird will notify owners and repair the buses free of charge. the safety recall began on june 25, 2009. owner may contact blue bird at 1-478-422-2242. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Blue bird's recall campaign no. r09pe.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov . | |||||||||||||||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | ||||||||||||||||
| 10V380000 | BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY | from 07/16/2006 to 08/03/2010 | V (Vehicle) | 466 | 09/24/2010 | MFR | BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY | 08/20/2010 | 08/20/2010 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Blue bird is recalling certain model year 2007 through 2010 all american non school buses manufactured from july 16, 2006 through august 3, 2010 equipped with cummins isb-02, isb-07, and isb-10 engines. an incorrect combination of flat washer and serrated nut was installed on the bolt that secures the starter cable retaining clamp to its attaching bracket at the front of the engine above the engine cooling fan. the flat washer prevents the serrated nut from locking against the attaching bracket. over time, the serrated nut may back off allowing the starter cable to fall and contact the fan hub while in operation. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | 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. a short could potentially result in a vehicle fire. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Blue bird will notify owners and repair the buses free of charge. the safety recall began on september 24, 2010. owners may contact blue bird at 1-478-822-2242. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Blue bird's recall campaign number is r10sl.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov . | |||||||||||||||
| 10V379000 | BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY | from 05/29/2006 to 08/07/2010 | V (Vehicle) | 3992 | 09/24/2010 | MFR | BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY | 08/20/2010 | 08/20/2010 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Blue bird is recalling certain model year 2007 through 2010 all american school buses manufactured from may 29, 2006 through august 7, 2010 equipped with cummins isb-02, isb-07, and isb-10 engines. an incorrect combination of flat washer and serrated nut was installed on the bolt that secures the starter cable retaining clamp to its attaching bracket at the front of the engine above the engine cooling fan. the flat washer prevents the serrated nut from locking against the attaching bracket. over time, the serrated nut may back off allowing the starter cable to fall and contact the fan hub while in operation. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | 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. a short could potentially result in a vehicle fire. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Blue bird will notify owners and repair the buses free of charge. the safety recall began on september 24, 2010. owners may contact blue bird at 1-478-822-2242. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Blue bird's recall campaign number is r10sl.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov . | |||||||||||||||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - DIESEL | ||||||||||||||||
| 08V077000 | BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY | from 02/20/2004 to 04/15/2007 | V (Vehicle) | 607 | 02/28/2008 | ODI | BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY | 02/21/2008 | 02/21/2008 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Blue bird is recalling 607 my 2004-2007 all american rear engine school buses and my 2006-2007 xcel 102 commercial series transit buses equipped with cummins isc engines. the high pressure fuel line may crack, allowing high pressure diesel fuel into the engine compartment. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | This condition creates the potential for a risk of fire in the engine compartment should the atomized diesel fuel vapor contact an ignition source. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Owners will be advised to contact their cummins dealers to have the repair work performed as soon as possible. the recall began on february 28, 2008. owners may contact blue bird at 1-478-822-2242. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Blue bird recall no. r08mz.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration | |||||||||||||||
| EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE | ||||||||||||||||
| 08V163000 | BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY | from 05/03/2005 to 02/15/2008 | V (Vehicle) | 2129 | 05/30/2008 | OVSC | BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY | 04/10/2008 | 04/10/2008 | 571 | 404 | |||||
| Defect Summary | Blue bird is recalling 2,129 my 2006-2008 all american, conventional, and micro bird school and transit buses manufactured between may 3, 2005 and february 15, 2008, equipped with ricon model 1200, 2000, and 5500 platform style wheel chair lifts. these buses fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 404, platform lift installations in motor vehicles. the threshold warning system may not detect the presence of a wheelchair or mobility aid user in a certain spot within the defined threshold area. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | The user of the lift could be injured should the lift move unintentionally. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Blue bird is working with ricon to correct the wheelchair lifts free of charge (please see 07e095). the recall is expected to begin on or about april 28, 2008. owners may contact ricon at 1-800-322-2884 or blue bird at 1-478-822-2242. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Blue bird recall no. r08na.customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov. | |||||||||||||||
| 07V556000 | BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY | from 07/16/2005 to 08/29/2006 | V (Vehicle) | 451 | 12/20/2007 | MFR | BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY | 12/11/2007 | 12/11/2007 | 571 | 404 | |||||
| Defect Summary | Certain 2006 and 2007 my blue bird all american, conventional, and micro bird school buses manufactured from july 16, 2005 through august 29, 2006, equipped with model 900 series wheelchair lifts manufactured by the braun corporation. the threshold warning system may not activate as designed which fails to conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 404, platform lift installations for motor vehicles. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Should the threshold warning system fail to operate, the lift user can fall from the vehicle and be seriously injured. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Owners will be notified by blue bird instructing them to contact braun for free repair. the recall january 16, 2008. owners can contact either blue bird at 478-822-2242 or braun product support at 1-800-946-7513. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Blue bird recall no. r07ms.braun recall no. 06e-094.customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov. | |||||||||||||||
| 08V395000 | BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY | from 04/01/2005 to 12/31/2007 | V (Vehicle) | 2503 | 09/25/2008 | MFR | BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY | 08/12/2008 | 08/14/2008 | 571 | 403 | |||||
| Defect Summary | Blue bird is recalling 2,503 my 2006-2008 all american, conventional, and micro bird school and transit buses equipped with ricon platform style wheelchair lifts. these lifts fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 403, platform lift systems for motor vehicles. the anti-stow interlock may not detect the presence of a wheelchair or mobility aid user. the pressure sensing switch that detects the presence of weight on the platform was not adjusted to the necessary sensitivity level. the lift could stow even though someone or something is still on the lift. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | A lift occupant can be injured should the lift begin to stow unintentionally. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Blue bird is working with ricon to correct the wheelchair lifts (please see 07e097). the recall began on september 30, 2008. owners may contact ricon at 1-818-267-3000 or blue bird at 1-478-822-2242. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Blue bird's recall no. r08nh.customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov. | |||||||||||||||
| FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL | ||||||||||||||||
| 11V569000 | BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY | from 04/12/2006 to 06/27/2011 | V (Vehicle) | 250 | 03/09/2012 | MFR | BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY | 12/02/2011 | 12/02/2011 | 571 | 301 | |||||
| Defect Summary | Blue bird is recalling certain model year 2007 through 2012 all american rear engine school buses manufactured from april 12, 2006, through june 27, 2011, and equipped with a 60 gallon fuel tank. the tank return line can develop a leak that exceeds the amount of fuel spillage allowed. accordingly, these buses fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 301, fuel system integrity. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can result in a fire. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Blue bird will notify owners, and dealers will repair the buses free of charge. the safety recall began on march 9, 2012. owners may contact blue bird at 1-478-822-2242. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Blue bird's recall campaign number is r11tr.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov . | |||||||||||||||
| PARKING BRAKE | ||||||||||||||||
| 11V351000 | BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY | from 09/22/2006 to 08/07/2010 | V (Vehicle) | 121 | 07/24/2011 | MFR | BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY | 07/08/2011 | 07/11/2011 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Blue bird is recalling certain model year 2007 through 2011 all american school buses manufactured from september 22, 2006, through august 7, 2010, and equipped with optional park brake valve interlock feature. the optional park brake interlock valve may have been plumbed incorrectly which could result in inadvertent park brake application without prior warning. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Inadvertent application of the park brake valve could cause a vehicle crash which could result in property damage, personal injury, or death. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Blue bird will notify owners and dealers will repair the buses free of charge. all of the buses have been inspected and, if needed, repaired. therefore, an owner notification letter will not be issued for this campaign. owners may contact blue bird at 1-478-822-2242. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Blue bird's recall campaign number is r11tf.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov . | |||||||||||||||
| 07V275000 | BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY | V (Vehicle) | 4530 | 09/30/2007 | MFR | BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY | 06/26/2007 | 06/27/2007 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | Certain my 2007 and 2008 blue bird vision and all american school and transit buses manufactured between december 1, 2005, and may 24, 2007, and equipped with bendix sr-7 spring brake modulating valves. the internal rubber check valve may leak causing a delay in the application of the spring brakes to park the vehicle after the operator pulls the dash valve button. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | The delayed parking brake application can occur without warning, leading to unintended vehicle rollaway. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Blue bird will notify owners and provide a free remedy. the recall began on september 30, 2007. owners can contact blue bird at 478-822-2242. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Blue bird recall no. r07lx.customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration | |||||||||||||||
| SEATS | ||||||||||||||||
| 09V328000 | BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY | from 01/30/2003 to 05/07/2009 | V (Vehicle) | 37095 | 09/18/2009 | MFR | BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY | 08/13/2009 | 08/13/2009 | 571 | 222 | |||||
| Defect Summary | Blue bird is recalling certain model year 2004 through 2010 all american, vision, micro bird, and conventional school buses manufactured between january 30, 2003 and may 7, 2009. incorrect offset leg barrier pads or 2/3 seat back pads may have been installed. buses with incorrect pads installed fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 222, school bus passenger seating and crash protection. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | In the event of a crash, there is an increased risk of injury to the seat occupant(s). | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Blue bird will notify owners and the buses will be repaired free of charge. the safety recall began on september 18, 2009. owners may contact blue bird at 1-478-822-2242. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Blue bird's recall campaign number is r09pm.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov . | |||||||||||||||
| SEATS - BARRIERS | ||||||||||||||||
| 11V499000 | BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY | from 11/15/2005 to 05/03/2011 | V (Vehicle) | 54 | 01/18/2012 | OVSC | BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY | 10/14/2011 | 10/14/2011 | 571 | 222 | |||||
| Defect Summary | Blue bird is recalling certain model year 2006 through 2012 all american, 2006 through 2011 vision, and 2006 conventional school buses manufactured between september 19, 2005, and may 3, 2011, equipped with 2-passenger seats installed forward of the 39 barrier. in the event of a crash, the barrier may make contact with the 2-passenger seat installed forward of the barrier. accordingly, these buses fail to conform with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 222, school bus passenger seating and crash protection. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | The seat occupants may be seriously injured in the event of a crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Blue bird will notify owners, and dealers will repair the buses free of charge. the safety recall began on january 18, 2012. owners may contact blue bird at 1-478-822-2242. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Blue bird's recall campaign number is r11tq.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov . | |||||||||||||||
| STRUCTURE - BODY - ROOF AND PILLARS | ||||||||||||||||
| 08V229000 | BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY | from 03/06/2003 to 03/28/2008 | V (Vehicle) | 23464 | 09/18/2008 | MFR | BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY | 05/20/2008 | 05/20/2008 | 571 | 221 | |||||
| Defect Summary | Blue bird is recalling 23,464 my 2005 through 2009 all american and vision school and transit model buses manufactured from january 22, 2004, and march 28, 2008, and my 2004 through 2007 all american school buses and conventional model school buses manufactured from march 6, 2003, through june 16, 2006. the rivet pattern may be incorrect in sections of the rear roof sheet joint that attaches to the rear roof cap. without the appropriate amount of roof rivets, the buses fail to conform with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no 221, joint strength. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | In the event of a crash, these panels may separate exposing the occupants to increased risk of injury. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Blue bird will notify owners and inspect and repair the buses by adding additional rivets. the recall began on september 18, 2008. owners may contact blue bird at 478-822-2242. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Blue bird recall no. r08nc.customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov. | |||||||||||||||
| VISIBILITY - GLASS, SIDE/REAR | ||||||||||||||||
| 07V292000 | BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY | from 01/14/2005 to 03/13/2007 | V (Vehicle) | 192 | 04/07/2008 | MFR | BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY | 07/03/2007 | 07/06/2007 | 571 | 217 | |||||
| Defect Summary | Certain my 2006 through 2008 blue bird all american rear engine school and transit buses manufactured from january 14, 2005, through march 13, 2007, equipped with emergency push out windows. the subject buses were manufactured with incorrect number of emergency exits which does not comply with federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 217, bus emergency exits and window retention and release. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | The purpose of this standard is to minimize the likelihood of occupants being thrown from the bus and to provide a means of readily accessible emergency egress. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Blue bird will notify owners and install additional emergency exit windows on each side of the subject buses free of charge. the recall began on april 7, 2008. owners can contact blue bird at 478-822-2242. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Blue bird recall no. r07lw.customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov. | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
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| AIR BAGS - SIDE/WINDOW | |||||
| SU-S0608 | 08/04/2006 | 10043211 | Blue bird: windows may rattle, have wind noise, water and dust can enter, not close or lock properly. top rail sagging downward at center of spectal passenger windows. *pe | 03/02/2012 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM | |||||
| SB-S-10-SA | 06/15/2010 | 10043406 | Blue bird bus: see document search button for owner letter. on certain model year buses, engine coolant may leak, due to low coolant sensor, from surge tank to engine harness connector and wick, through to engine ecm and other component | 03/27/2012 | |
| SB-S0701 | 06/06/2007 | 10032764 | Blue bird bus: re-issue service update engine coolants. the cooling system on the buses be properly maintained and monitored to insure proper operation of your cooling system. *pe | 05/19/2010 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM - FAN | |||||
| SB-S-70-LJ | 03/01/2007 | 10043209 | Blue bird: see document search button for owner letter. information on excessive cycling of engine cooling fan and shutter and how to install thermo switches for cooling system and charge air system. *pe | 03/02/2012 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM - RADIATOR ASSEMBLY | |||||
| SB-S-70-LJ | 03/01/2007 | 10043209 | Blue bird: see document search button for owner letter. information on excessive cycling of engine cooling fan and shutter and how to install thermo switches for cooling system and charge air system. *pe | 03/02/2012 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||||
| SB-S-10-SA | 06/15/2010 | 10043406 | Blue bird bus: see document search button for owner letter. on certain model year buses, engine coolant may leak, due to low coolant sensor, from surge tank to engine harness connector and wick, through to engine ecm and other component | 03/27/2012 | |
| SU-S-0802 | 09/28/2008 | 10043271 | Blue bird: update information on some model year buses regarding the electronic control modules (ecm) recalibration of isb and isc engines. *pe | 03/08/2012 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - DIESEL | |||||
| SB-S0701 | 06/06/2007 | 10032764 | Blue bird bus: re-issue service update engine coolants. the cooling system on the buses be properly maintained and monitored to insure proper operation of your cooling system. *pe | 05/19/2010 | |
| SEATS | |||||
| SU-S-0706 | 08/08/2007 | 10043190 | Blue bird: information is being provided regarding maintenance for vehicles equipped with aluminum seat floor tracks. *pe | 02/29/2012 | |
| SEATS - BARRIERS | |||||
| SU-S-0706 | 08/08/2007 | 10043190 | Blue bird: information is being provided regarding maintenance for vehicles equipped with aluminum seat floor tracks. *pe | 02/29/2012 | |
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - SUPPLY | ||||||
| PE07050 | BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY | 10/11/2007 | 02/01/2008 | AIR LINE DETACHING FROM DASH | ||
| This investigation was opened after odi received notification from two fleets (totaling seven complaints) alleging the air lines connecting to the dash air gauge were leaking air and setting off the low pressure air buzzer. during the course of this investigation, odi interviewed the involved fleets, conducted field trips to examine similar buses, visited dealers and reviewed data furnished by blue bird in response to an information request.while bird bird was unable to determine a definitive cause for the reported failures, they believe the lownumber of complaints indicates an anomaly and the leaks may have been caused by the unintentional positioning of the hose during dash installation.blue bird theorizes that as the 1/4 dash gauge air line tubing was installed behind the dash, the tubing entering the push-in quick disconnect fittingmay have been positioned at an angle putting stress on the plastic movable part of the fitting. over time this stress may have caused the plastic part of the fitting to deteriorate,resulting in an air leak.based on the results of an air brake system test conducted by blue bird, complete disconnection of the | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR | |||
| 05/15/2008 | 25777 | 1 | |
| Pin securing brake pedal to mount corroded and caused brakes to lock up. *tr | |||
| STRUCTURE | |||
| 01/17/2008 | 1 | ||
| My child goes to francis asbury elementary school and rides bus #128. these children are put 3 to a seat and hang in the aisle. the situation has gotten worse. yesterday (january 16th, 2008) the bus was so overcrowded, the first seat was sat 4 to a seat. when is it safe to sit that many children together?! i called the transportation department to find out what was being done to fix this problem and was told this was not a problem. that it was alright according to nhtsa standards. i just read yur standards and it states exactly what i thought. occupant crash protection is provided by a protective envelope consisting of strong, closely-spaced seats that have energy-absorbing seat backs. persons not sitting or sitting partially outside of the bus seats will not be afforded the occupant protection provided by the school bus seats. this is a continuing problem every day that needs to be resolved. is there nothing you can do or do i have to wait for an accident to occur before anyone will do anything to protect these children? *tr | |||