AutoStatsIQ
Data through Oct 2026
Model year

2017 Blue Bird ALL American

Body and fuel not decoded. Owner complaints on file from no date to no date.

Recalls (10)Complaints (0)Investigations (0)Bulletins (46)
Recall campaigns covering this model year1014k vehicles or units across those campaigns
Owner complaints0Not enough peers on file
Severity indexNoneCrash, fire, injury or death per 100
First 24 months0Complaints in its first two years
Complaints over time

Complaints about the 2017 Blue Bird ALL American by year filed

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

No campaigns match these filters.Reset filters
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. The lighter column runs through October.
Components

Complaints by component

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

No campaigns match these filters.Reset filters
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 2017 Blue Bird ALL American

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 2017 Blue Bird ALL American
CampaignFiledSubjectComponentVehiclesRemedy
23V-778Nov 20, 2023Bolts securing the restraining barriers to the floor may separate when fully loadedStructure6,124Repair or modification
20V-125Mar 3, 2020Seat barrier behind the driver seat with an integrated 3-point seat belt may have been installed incorrectly and may be missing the reinforcing…Seats2,790Repair or modification
19V-393May 24, 2019Driver side rear brakes may dragBrakes70Repair or modification
19V-391May 24, 2019Driver side rear brakes may dragBrakes4,218Repair or modification
19V-082Feb 11, 2019Wheelchair lift positioning input cam may fail while the lift is in use, allowing the platform to travel higher than the vehicle's floor heightAdaptive equipment787Part replacement
18V-801Nov 14, 2018Clamps that secure the stacked stretchers may fail from repeated use or from high loadsEquipment86Repair or modification
16V-405Jun 6, 2016In the affected vehicles the platform side plate on the wheelchair lifts may crackEquipment32Part replacement
16V-265May 3, 2016These vehicles are equipped with seats that may separate from the base frame due to bolt failureSeats6Part replacement
16V-172Mar 25, 2016Buses with rear side emergency doors have seats over the wheelhouse area whose rear legs may detach from the floor in a crash, resulting in belted…Seats67Part replacement
16V-006Jan 8, 2016Affected stop arms have a reflective decal that may peel loose from the stop armOther or unknown112Part replacement
Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file.
Look up a VIN at NHTSA
Owner complaints

What owners reported about the 2017 Blue Bird ALL American

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.

0 complaints on file.

    Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file.
    Investigations

    NHTSA has not opened an investigation on this model year

    Source: NHTSA ODI investigations file.
    All investigations
    Service bulletins

    46 manufacturer communications cover this model year

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

    • 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…
    • SM1906 Dec 11, 2019 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      The intent of Service Memorandum SM1906 is to make Blue Bird dealers aware that Cummins has released a calibration update improvement to reduce occurrence of “Engine fault codes 3555 and 3556” on Cummins diesel engines with the following base ECM calibratio…
    • SM1905 Oct 15, 2019 · 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 be…
    • SM1904 Oct 15, 2019 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      SM1904: New Ametek Parts & Software New Ametek instrument cluster part numbers and software now listed on the Blue Bird Dealer Vantage website. Also listed is a new Ametek gateway module and applicable software. New Ametek gateway module is only applica…
    • SU1901 Dec 11, 2019 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Models Affected: 2010 thru 2021 All American Subject: This update provides information on the new surge tank fill necks for All American Instructions: There is a new kit available from Part Sales; 10066291 - Kit, Neck, Surge Tank. This kit is availabl…
    • S16YX School Bus Sep 29, 2016 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Remove Coating from fuel tank certification label in order that label be visible.
    • S16YX Owner Lett Sep 29, 2016 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Certification Label on Coated Fuel Tanks.
    • S16YX Non School Sep 29, 2016 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Remove Coating from fuel tank certification label in order that label be visible.
    • S16YX Instructio Oct 2, 2016 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Certification Label on Coated Fuel Tanks.
    • S16YU Owner Lett Sep 1, 2016 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      On the subject buses, the possibility exists for an oil leak between the axle shaft and hub. To correct this it is necessary to replace both existing rear axle flange gaskets with new gaskets.
    • S16YU Instructio Sep 1, 2016 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Rear axle shaft flange gasket torque relaxes allowing for possible oil leak between the axle shaft and hub
    • S16YX Dealer Let Sep 29, 2016 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Certification Label on Coated Fuel Tanks.
    • S16YW School Bus Sep 9, 2016 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Will require inspection of the heater ppe installation at thr side emergency door.
    • S16YW Owner Lett Sep 9, 2016 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Side Emergency Door Heater Pipe.
    • S16YW Non-School Sep 9, 2016 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Will require inspection of the heater pipe installation at the side emergency
    • S16YW Instructio Oct 2, 2016 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Side Emergency Door Heater Pipe.
    • S16YW Dealer Let Sep 9, 2016 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Side Emergency Door Heater Pipe.
    • S16YU School Bus Sep 1, 2016 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Equipped with optional Air Disk Brake will require replacement of both existing
    • S16YU Owner Lett Jan 9, 2016 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Rear Air Disc Brake Axle Shaft Flange Gasket Replacement.
    • S16YU Non-School Sep 1, 2016 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Equipped with optional Air Disk Brake will require replacement of both existing
    • S16YU Instructio Oct 2, 2016 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Rear Air Disc Brake Axle Shaft Flange Gasket Replacement.
    • S16YU Dealer Let Sep 1, 2016 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Rear Air Disc Brake Axle Shaft Flange Gasket Replacement.
    • S16YX School Bus Sep 29, 2016 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Remove coating from fuel tank certification label in order that the label be visible
    • S16YX Owner Lett Sep 29, 2016 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Certification Label on Coated Fuel Tanks
    • S16YX Non School Sep 29, 2016 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Remove coating from fuel tank certification label in order that the label be visible.
    • S16YX Instructio Sep 29, 2016 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Certification Label on Coated Fuel Tanks
    • S16YX Dealer Let Sep 29, 2016 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Certification Label on Coated Fuel Tanks
    • S16YW Owner Lett Sep 9, 2016 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Certain 2016 through 2017 model year Blue Bird Vision and All American School and Non- School Buses equipped with optional Side Emergency Doors manufactured from October 21, 2014, through July 14, 2016, will require inspection of the heater pipe installatio…
    • S16YW Instructio Sep 9, 2016 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Side Emergency Door heater piping may not be installed properly. Floor covering material may not be trimmed properly forcing heater pipe to be too high.
    • S16YW Dealer Let Sep 9, 2016 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Certain 2016 through 2017 model year Blue Bird Vision and All American Non-School Buses equipped with optional Side Emergency Doors manufactured from February 26, 2015 - May 4, 2016, will require inspection of the heater pipe installation at the side emerge…
    • S19AG Sep 19, 2019 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Blue Bird has determined that the CIT brand air conditioning relays should be replaced with Song Chuan brand relays (PN 00079077). Additionally, the wiring harness (PN 10023917) connected to the relay base should be inspected for any sign of damage and repl…
    • SM1903 Jul 26, 2019 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Service Memorandum (SM1903) includes basic troubleshooting steps for Cummins engines with "Aftertreatment Abnormal Update Rate Fault Codes". These codes indicate either a problem with the aftertreatment battery power/ground circuits, the proprietary data l…
    • S19ZY Mar 14, 2019 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Overview: The Blue Bird or Cummins Dealer is to use the Cummins INSITE™ electronic service diagnostic program to set the “Regeneration Inhibit Vehicle Speed Threshold” parameter value to 0 mph. Affected Units: All 2017-2020 model year Blue Bird All A…
    • S19ZY Mar 14, 2019 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Overview: The Blue Bird or Cummins Dealer is to use the Cummins INSITE™ electronic service diagnostic program to set the “Regeneration Inhibit Vehicle Speed Threshold” parameter value to 0 mph. Affected Units: All 2017-2020 model year Blue Bird All A…
    • S16YX Sep 29, 2016 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      S16YX, Certification Label on Coated Fuel Tanks: Certain 2017 model year Blue Bird Vision and All American School Buses manufactured from February 11, 2016, through August 22, 2016, and one model year 2017 All American Non- School Bus manufactured May 23, …
    • S16YW Sep 9, 2016 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      S16YW, Side Emergency Door Heater Pipe: Certain 2016 through 2017 model year Blue Bird Vision and All American School and Non- School Buses equipped with optional Side Emergency Doors manufactured from October 21, 2014, through July 14, 2016, will require …
    • S16YU Sep 1, 2016 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      S16YU, Rear Air Disc Brake Axle Shaft Flange Gasket Replacement: Certain model year 2015-2017 Vision and All American School Buses manufactured from November 15, 2013 through August 3, 2016 and certain model year 2015-2017 Vision and All American Non-Schoo…
    • SM1608 Dec 8, 2016 · 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.
    • SM1604 Jul 5, 2016 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      New Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) Tank Assemblies (Gen 5 Tri-Function Sensor): Dealer Memo to provide service related information for buses equipped with new Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) tank assemblies. Blue Bird buses equipped with new (DEF) tank assemblies…
    • SM1304 Jul 5, 2016 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Gen 4 Analog DEF Level Sensor Troubleshooting: Original Date of Issue: February 25, 2013 Revision: July 5, 2016 The Service Memorandum updates the model year range, engine models affected, and includes Tank Assembly information.
    • S16YN Apr 11, 2016 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Service Bulletin: Rear Air Disc Brake Axle Shaft Flange Nut Replacement: Certain 2015 through 2017 model year Blue Bird Visions and All Americans School and Non-School units equipped with optional Air Disc Brakes manufactured from November 15, 2013, throu…
    • SU1601 Feb 4, 2016 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      T3 Electric Door Actuator Improvements: Service Update to announce the availability of a new kit from Part Sales. 10045705 - Kit, Actuator, Entrance Door, Electric, Service Only for electric operated entrance doors. Date Range: 09/19/2013 through 03/08…
    • S16YJ Feb 4, 2016 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Service Bulletin: Rear Engine Exhaust Cables: Certain 2011 through 2017 model year Blue Bird All American Rear Engine school and non-school buses manufactured from June 5, 2010 through December 8, 2015, and equipped with optional Cummins diesel engines ma…
    • SU1603 Mar 22, 2016 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      ACTIA Instrument Cluster Replacement: Instructions for ACTIA Instrument Cluster Replacement features.
    • SM1601 Jan 14, 2016 · 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.
    • SU1702 Jun 1, 2017 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      The intent of SU1702 is to provide service part replacement instructions for our new Ametek instrument cluster. The new cluster will be in full production beginning June 5, 2017. During the time between now and June 5, 2017 Blue Bird will be building some p…
    Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications files.
    About service bulletins