Model year record

1992 BLUE BIRD ALL American

9 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 182 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 00V321000

Fuel system, other: storage: tank assembly: pressure relief devices

Component: Fuel system, other: storage: tank assembly: pressure relief devices
Manufacturer: BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY
Vehicles affected: 134
Reported to NHTSA: 2000-10-12
Owners notified: 2000-10-12

Defect description

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SCHOOL AND TRANSIT BUSES EQUIPPED WITH COMPRESSED NATURAL GAS ENGINES (CNG). THE ORIGINAL PRESSURE RELIEF DEVICES MAY VENT UNEXPECTEDLY.

Safety risk

COMPRESSED NATURAL GAS LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE COULD RESULT IN A FIRE OR EXPLOSION.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE PRESSURE RELIEF DEVICES.

Recall campaignNHTSA 98V153000

Vehicle speed control

Component: Vehicle speed control
Manufacturer: BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY
Vehicles affected: 1,896
Reported to NHTSA: 1998-07-02
Owners notified: 1998-08-24

Defect description

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRANSIT AND SCHOOL BUSES. MOVEMENT OF THE HAND THROTTLE CABLE IN THE ACCELERATOR BRACKET RUBS A GROOVE IN THE BRACKET. THE HAND THROTTLE CABLE CAN BECOME WEDGED IN THIS GROOVE PREVENTING THE ACCELERATOR FROM RETURNING TO THE IDLE POSITION.

Safety risk

THE THROTTLE CABLE WOULD NOT RETURN TO THE IDLE POSITION, INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH.

Manufacturer remedy

OWNERS WILL BE CONTACTED AND ADVISED TO DISCONNECT THE HAND THROTTLE CABLE UNTIL REPLACEMENT PARTS ARE AVAILABLE.

Recall campaignNHTSA 96V112000

Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly

Component: Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly
Manufacturer: BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY
Vehicles affected: 11,222
Reported to NHTSA: 1996-07-01
Owners notified: 1997-01-20

Defect description

THESE BUSES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH FMVSS NO. 301, "FUEL SYSTEM INTEGRITY."

Safety risk

IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, FUEL SPILLAGE CAN OCCUR INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE FIRE.

Manufacturer remedy

BLUE BIRD IS DISTRIBUTING MODIFICATION KITS WHICH INCLUDES NEW FASTENERS FOR OWNER OR DEALER INSTALLATION.

Recall campaignNHTSA 96V073000

Structure: body

Component: Structure: body
Manufacturer: BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY
Vehicles affected: 18,000
Reported to NHTSA: 1996-05-03
Owners notified: 1996-08-21

Defect description

PASSENGER'S CLOTHING CAN UNKNOWINGLY BECOME CAUGHT IN THE FORWARD HANDRAILS AT BUS DOORS WHEN EXITING THE BUS.

Safety risk

WHEN A PASSENGER'S CLOTHING BECOMES CAUGHT IN THE HANDRAIL, AND THE BUS DRIVER CLOSES THE DOOR AND PUTS THE VEHICLE IN MOTION, THE INDIVIDUAL IS SUBJECT TO BEING DRAGGED BY THE BUS. THIS CAN RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.

Manufacturer remedy

OWNERS WILL BE DIRECTED TO REMOVE ALL FORWARD HANDRAILS. PROVISIONS WILL BE MADE FOR THOSE OWNERS OPERATING IN STATES WHICH MANDATE A FORWARD HANDRAIL THAT A REPLACEMENT HANDRAIL WILL BE PROVIDED.

Recall campaignNHTSA 95V090000

Structure: body

Component: Structure: body
Manufacturer: BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY
Vehicles affected: 27,189
Reported to NHTSA: 1995-05-09
Owners notified: 1995-06-30

Defect description

PASSENGERS CLOTHING CAN UNKNOWINGLY BECOME CAUGHT IN THE HANDRAILS AT BUS DOORS WHEN EXITING THE BUS.

Safety risk

WHEN A PASSENGER'S CLOTHING BECOMES CAUGHT IN THE HANDRAIL, AND THE BUS DRIVER CLOSES THE DOOR AND PUTS THE VEHICLE IN MOTION,THE INDIVIDUAL IS SUBJECT TO BEING DRAGGED BY THE BUS. THIS CAN RESULT INSERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL INSTALL A SET SCREW TO THE METAL CLAMP WHICH RETAINS THE INTERMEDIATE HANDRAIL. A HIGH IMPACT MOLDED PLASTIC "CLAM SHELL" WILL BE PLACED OVER EACH END OF THE INTERMEDIATE HANDRAIL COMPLETELY COVERING THE CLAMP AND ELIMINATING ALL CATCH-POINTS. THE FLANGE OF THE EXISTING FLOOR LINE BRACKET WILL BE CRIMPED SECURING THE VERTICAL SECTION OF THE PRIMARY TUBLAR HANDRAIL AT THE FLOOR LINE.

Recall campaignNHTSA 95V051000

Air bags: knee bolster

Component: Air bags: knee bolster
Manufacturer: BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY
Vehicles affected: 2,309
Reported to NHTSA: 1995-03-14
Owners notified: 1995-05-03

Defect description

THE AISLE SIDE STYROFOAM KNEE PADS ON THE SUBJECT BARRIERS ARE 11" WIDE AND NOT 14.5" AS REQUIRED BY FMVSS NO. 222, "SCHOOL BUS PASSENGER SEATING AND CRASH PROTECTION."

Safety risk

CONSEQUENCE OF NON-COMPLIANCE: THIS CONDITION COULD INCREASE THE POTENTIAL FOR INJURY IN A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE INCORRECT PAD WITH THE CORRECT 14.5" KNEE PAD.

Recall campaignNHTSA 93V032000

Structure: body

Component: Structure: body
Manufacturer: BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY
Vehicles affected: 21,000
Reported to NHTSA: 1993-03-01
Owners notified: 1993-03-17

Defect description

PASSENGERS CLOTHING CAN UNKNOWINGLY BECOME CAUGHT IN THE HANDRAILS AT BUS DOORS WHEN EXITING THE BUS.

Safety risk

WHEN A PASSENGER'S CLOTHING BECOMES CAUGHT IN THEHANDRAIL, AND THE BUS DRIVER CLOSES THE DOOR AND PUTS THE VEHICLE IN MOTION, THEINDIVIDUAL IS SUBJECT TO BEING DRAGGED BY THE BUS. THIS CAN RESULT IN SERIOUSINJURY OR DEATH.

Manufacturer remedy

REPLACE OR REPOSITION THE HANDRAILS TO STOP CLOTHING FROM BECOMING CAUGHT.

Recall campaignNHTSA 92V184000

Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch

Component: Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch
Manufacturer: BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY
Vehicles affected: 912
Reported to NHTSA: 1992-12-24
Owners notified: 1993-03-22

Defect description

THE ELECTRIC VANDAL LOCK CENTER PLUNGER CAN TAP THE CONTROL LOCK PIN, OF THE OUTWARD OPENING DOOR, WHICH CAUSES THE DOOR LOCK TO BECOME DISENGAGED.

Safety risk

THE DISENGAGED DOOR LOCK ALLOWS THE DOOR TO OPEN WITHOUTPRIOR WARNING AND ENDANGER OCCUPANTS NEAR THE DOOR IF THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION.

Manufacturer remedy

MODIFY THE VANDAL DOOR LOCKS WITH BLUE BIRD SUPPLIED KITS.

Recall campaignNHTSA 92V115000

Electrical system: wiring: fuses and circuit breakers

Component: Electrical system: wiring: fuses and circuit breakers
Manufacturer: BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY
Vehicles affected: 275
Reported to NHTSA: 1992-08-12
Owners notified: 1992-08-06

Defect description

A 150 AMP CIRCUIT BREAKER, OPTION 4362, HAS BEEN WIRED IN PARALLEL WITH A STANDARD EQUIPMENT CIRCUIT, THEREBY NOT PROVIDING THE REQUIRED PROTECTION.

Safety risk

IN THE EVENT OF A MAJOR SHORT-CIRCUIT, INADEQUATE CIRCUITPROTECTION COULD RESULT IN A FIRE IN THE REAR ENGINE COMPARTMENT.

Manufacturer remedy

THE STANDARD EQUIPMENT CIRCUIT MUST BE REMOVED.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

Component	Complaints	Median mileage
Electrical system: ignition	16	—
Structure: frame and members: underbody shields	14	—
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline	13	—
Structure	13	—
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings	12	—
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline: turbo/supercharger	11	—
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe	11	—
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system	10	—
Steering: hydraulic power assist system	8	—
Vehicle speed control	8	—
Fuel system, gasoline	7	—
Fuel system, other: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings	7	—
Steering: linkages	7	—
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly: filler pipe and cap	6	—
Steering: steering wheel/handle bar	6	—
Engine and engine cooling: engine	5	—
Electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator	4	—
Steering: hydraulic power assist: pump	4	—
Electrical system: starter assembly	3	—
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system	2	—
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: fan	2	—
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: radiator assembly	2	—
Engine and engine cooling: engine: other fuel types: turbo/supercharger	2	—
Electrical system: 12V/24V/48V battery: cables	1	—
Electrical system: ignition: module	1	—
Electrical system: starter assembly: solenoid	1	—
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control	1	—
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control: catalytic convertor	1	—
Steering	1	—
Steering: gear box (other than rack and pinion)	1	—
Structure: body	1	—
Vehicle speed control: cruise control	1	—

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