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2018 Blue Bird ALL American

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

Recalls (19)Complaints (0)Investigations (0)Bulletins (17)
Recall campaigns covering this model year1927k 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 2018 Blue Bird ALL American by year filed

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

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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.

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

19 recall campaigns cover the 2018 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 2018 Blue Bird ALL American
CampaignFiledSubjectComponentVehiclesRemedy
23V-778Nov 20, 2023Bolts securing the restraining barriers to the floor may separate when fully loadedStructure6,124Repair or modification
23V-276Apr 18, 2023System Control Module (SCM) may activate the anti-rollback feature, causing the vehicle to reverse faster than expected when the vehicle is in…Powertrain419Software update
22V-505Jul 14, 2022Air compressor housing is improperly grounded, causing electrical voltage greater than 50V AC during operationElectrical system482Repair or modification
21V-313May 4, 2021Sealing washer may not seat correctly in the pilot bore holes, allowing the high pressure fuel rail assembly to leakFuel system134Part replacement
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-300Apr 28, 2021Drivetrain may experience an electromagnetic noise on the Control Area Network (CAN) bus, which may cause a loss of electrical power to the power…Powertrain302Part replacement
21V-253Apr 12, 2021Electric drive train cannot detect isolation faults when the high voltage contactors are closedElectrical system292Software update
20V-409Jul 15, 2020Three-point seatbelt assembly may have been installed without reinforcing washers under the floor at the anchorage point, possibly preventing the…Seat belts3,532Repair 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
20V-074Feb 11, 2020Connector within the wire harnesses may become unplugged causing loss of communication between control modules, resulting in sudden loss of drive…Powertrain58Repair or modification
19V-765Oct 25, 2019Due to a software error, the VCU may activate the anti-roll back feature during slow moving or stop and go conditions, which can cause unexpected…Hybrid and electric propulsion83Software update
19V-526Jul 12, 2019Due to a manufacturing issue, the roof hatch external handle may unexpectedly break under reasonable useStructure1,737Part replacement
19V-471Jun 19, 2019Vehicle Control Unit (VCU) may unexpectedly shut down the high voltage contactors, resulting in loss of all systems powered by high voltage,…Electrical system19Software update
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
18V-264Apr 25, 2018Primary and secondary air brake gauges on the instrument cluster may intermittently indicate "0 PSI" instead of the correct air pressure in the tanksElectrical system345Software update
18V-263Apr 25, 2018Primary and secondary air brake gauges on the instrument cluster may intermittently indicate "0 PSI" instead of the correct air pressure in the tanksElectrical system4,886Software update
Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file.
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Owner complaints

What owners reported about the 2018 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.
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    Service bulletins

    17 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…
    • 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…
    • R17ZBDL91117 Sep 18, 2017 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      NHTSA Recall number 17V-510 School bus.
    • S19AC Sep 16, 2019 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Overview Blue Bird has determined that the exhaust muffler hanger rods may not be torqued properly. As part of this service bulletin, it is necessary to check the torque on rods to ensure they are torqued in accordance with the provided instructions. If bo…
    • 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…
    • S19AC Sep 18, 2019 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Overview Blue Bird has determined that the exhaust muffler hanger rods may not be torqued properly. As part of this service bulletin, it is necessary to check the torque on rods to ensure they are torqued in accordance with the provided instructions. If b…
    • S19ZI Sep 9, 2019 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Overview: Blue Bird and HSM Quality/Engineering teams have determined that the NextGen seats shipped from September 19, 2017 to March 21, 2019 have exposed holes in the rear side of the seat back frame that can allow a passenger(s) to insert their finger i…
    • 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…
    • SM1701 Jul 21, 2017 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      The intent of service memorandum SM1701 is to make Blue Bird dealers aware that software for Ametek instrument clusters is available on the Blue Bird Vantage website. Instructions for how to download, install, and use the software is located on the same Va…
    • SM1702 Jul 21, 2017 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      The intent of service memorandum SM1702 is to make Blue Bird dealers aware that Cummins has released a calibration update improvement to reduce occurrence of Allison transmission fault code P2637 ?Torque Management Feedback Signal? with Cummins B6.7 diesel …
    Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications files.
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