Model yearRemedy pending

2022 Blue Bird ALL American School BUS

Bus, diesel, built in United States. Owner complaints on file from Dec 5, 2022 to Oct 3, 2025.

Recall campaigns covering this model year1063k vehicles or units across those campaigns
Owner complaints22.0 times the median 2022 bus
Severity index50.02022 buss average 20.0
First 24 months1Complaints in its first two years
Complaints over time

Complaints about the 2022 Blue Bird ALL American School BUS peaked in 2022, with 1 filed

Owner complaints about this model year, by the year they were filed with NHTSA.

00.250.50.751202212023202420252026
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. The lighter column runs through October.
Components

50% of complaints about the 2022 Blue Bird ALL American School BUS name electrical system

Owner complaints by component. Hover or focus a bar for the crash, fire, injury or death count.

Electrical system
1
Structure
1
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. A complaint can name more than one component; it is counted under the first.
Recalls

10 recall campaigns cover the 2022 Blue Bird ALL American School BUS

Check a specific vehicle by VIN on NHTSA's site: a campaign may cover only part of a model year's production.

Recall campaigns for the 2022 Blue Bird ALL American School BUS
CampaignFiledSubjectComponentVehiclesRemedy
24V-758Oct 11, 2024Emergency exit label operating instructions lettering is too small and may be difficult to readEquipment28,479Part replacement
24V-543Jul 19, 2024Exterior roof joint may have been manufactured with insufficient strength that can allow the roof panels to separate in a crashStructure16,708Repair or modification
24V-078Feb 7, 2024Convertible seats may have been incorrectly installed, which can result in an unsecured seatSeats6,691Repair or modification
23V-778Nov 20, 2023Bolts securing the restraining barriers to the floor may separate when fully loadedStructure6,124Repair or modification
23V-425Jun 13, 2023Software error in the instrument cluster may cause the air pressure gauges and the visual and audio low air warnings to not functionElectrical system1,424Software update
22V-505Jul 14, 2022Air compressor housing is improperly grounded, causing electrical voltage greater than 50V AC during operationElectrical system482Repair or modification
21V-312May 4, 2021Sealing washer may not seat correctly in the pilot bore holes, allowing the high pressure fuel rail assembly to leakFuel system1,053Remedy pending
21V-284Apr 22, 2021Retainer was not properly seated in the SC-3 single check valve and may not provide source air isolation when pressure is appliedBrakes1,634Part replacement
21V-083Feb 17, 2021Hydraulic Brake control unit (ECU) may not have been programmed correctly, possibly causing the ESC to malfunctionStability and traction control60Repair or modification
21V-070Feb 12, 2021Seats with integrated 3-point seat belts may have been installed incorrectlySeat belts620Repair or modification
Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file.
Owner complaints

What owners reported about the 2022 Blue Bird ALL American School BUS

The full text of every complaint filed with NHTSA about this model year, newest first. Complaints are filed by owners and are not verified by NHTSA; NHTSA removes personal details before publishing.

2 complaints on file, page 1 of 1.

  1. Filed Oct 3, 2025Failure Sep 29, 2025101,928 milesYale, MIStructure

    The contact's employer owns a 2022 Blue Bird Conventional. The contact stated that upon further inspection, it was noticed that the battery arms were fracturing at the frame of the bolts. No warning lights were illuminated. The contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign: 17V100000 (Structure); however, the VIN was not included. The local dealer was contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 101,928.

    NHTSA complaint 11691185
  2. Filed Dec 5, 2022Failure Nov 23, 2022Washington, DCElectrical systemFire

    "GOV CAUGHT FIRE DUE TO HEATER MALFUCTION PER THE FIRE DEPT."

    NHTSA complaint 11496073
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file.
Investigations

NHTSA has not opened an investigation on this model year

Source: NHTSA ODI investigations file.
Service bulletins

7 manufacturer communications cover this model year

Technical service bulletins and other notices the manufacturer sent to dealers. A bulletin is not a recall.

  • SM2203 Sep 2, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    SM2203: EV Recommended Starting Procedure This Service Memorandum is to announce the proper starting procedure to be followed for all Cummins EV powered units. The sequence is required due to multiple electronic modules required to wake up and start commu…
  • SM2202 Sep 2, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    SM2022 EV Maintenance and Service Documentation This Service Memorandum is to announce information on Cummins Power Electric buses now available at Quickserve Online. Dealer must have access to Quickserve to obtain these service maintenance and repair pr…
  • SU2201 Aug 18, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Cummins recently issued Temporary Repair Practice (TRP2484) for certain vehicles with DEF sensor failures in which DEF sensor replacement parts are not available. This provides a temporary ECM calibration that inhibits engine warning messages for communicat…
  • SU2103 Mar 15, 2021 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    The intent of Service Update SU2103 is to announce a new Shaw Development Technical Bulletin. The Technical Bulletin is intended to guide Shaw Development customers in troubleshooting fault codes related to the DEF tank assembly on Cummins engine equipment…
  • SU2101 Feb 25, 2021 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    The intent of Service Update SU2101 is to provide instruction when windshield replacement is required on buses equipped with Blue Bird Factory Installed Mobileye Collision Mitigation Features. Applicable Blue Bird features: 38105-34 “MOBILEYE,COLLISION MIT…
  • SU2104 Apr 23, 2021 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    The intent of Service Update SU2104 is to provide a quick reference document of “Required Dealer Service Support Software” for servicing, a current production model Blue Bird Bus. The list includes standard OEM bus and truck service software such as; Cummin…
  • SU2105 May 18, 2021 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    The intent of Service Update SU2105 is to provide service notification of a running product improvement part change to the relay used for diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) line heaters. The new DEF line heater relay will be "Diode Suppressed". The new relay change…
Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications files.