2006 Blue Bird All American problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Service Brakes, Air (2)
Safety recalls (1)
Seats:barriers 2011-10-14 · campaign 11V499000 · 54 vehicles
Defect: 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
Risk: THE SEAT OCCUPANTS MAY BE SERIOUSLY INJURED IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH.
Fix: 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.
Service bulletins (10)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Electrical System 2019-10-15 · SM1905 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
sm1905: blue bird vantage dash fault codes website blue bird vantage "dash fault codes" website page has been updated to include additional new fault codes for all applicable system types (brake, engine, and transmission). also, "powertrain, ford" has been added to the drop-down tab as a system t
Equipment:other:owners/Service/Other Manual 2016-12-08 · SM1608 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
new blue bird support center - technical bus support: dealer memo to announce the new on-line blue bird support center for technical bus support requests.
Equipment:other:owners/Service/Other Manual 2016-01-14 · SM1601 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
blue bird troubleshooting guides: blue bird announcement of the addition of troubleshooting guides for assisting in the service of the blue bird products. these troubleshooting guides are available on the vantage website.
Equipment Adaptive/Mobility 2015-12-01 · SU-1503 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
blue bird: correct information provided for the front hub torque specification, not found in manuals for certain buses for hub and rotor assembly and front installation. model 2005-14 vision, all-american and activity. *pe
Seats:barriers 2007-08-08 · SU-S-0706 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
blue bird: information is being provided regarding maintenance for vehicles equipped with aluminum seat floor tracks. *pe
Seats:barriers 2007-06-28 · SB-S-07-LU · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
blue bird: see document search button for owner letter. on certain model buses, old brackets must be replaced, due to cracking and breaking from wall, with new designed brackets and fasteners. *pe
Showing the 6 most recent of 10 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2008-05-15 · Service Brakes, Air · 26,205 mi“pin securing brake pedal to mount corroded and caused brakes to lock up. *tr…”
2008-05-15 · Service Brakes, Air · 28,373 mi“pin securing brake pedal corroded causing brakes to lock up. *tr…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.