2010 Blue Bird ALL American D3 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other ALL American D3 years
- Not enough data 1st of 2 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 3 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2010 Blue Bird ALL American D3. That is the most of any ALL American D3 model year in the database (2 years). The most reported problem area is service brakes (1 complaints, 100%), typically at around 98,829 miles. There are 3 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 1owner complaints
- 3safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2010 Blue Bird ALL American D3 problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes | 1 | 100% | 98,829 | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 100% | 98,829 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
2010 Blue Bird ALL American D3 recalls (3)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Vehicle speed control:cruise control
Problem: Blue bird is recalling certain model year 2010 and 2011 d3 all american non school buses manufactured from may 19, 2009 through june 15, 2010 and 2011 model year vision non school buses manufactured from april 9, 2009 through april 10, 2010. These buses are equipped with a cruise control feature which once activated may not de-activate when the service brakes are applied.
Risk: In the event the cruise control fails to de-activate when the service brakes are applied, the potential for a vehicle crash could occur.
Fix: Blue bird sent an interim letter to dealers and owners on july 1, 2010 instructing dealers to disable the cruise control mechanism until a permanent remedy is available. A decal wasl provided to affix to the dash advising operators that the cruise control has been disabled. A permanent repair has now been established. Dealers will repair the buses by installing a failsafe curcuit in the cruise control system free of charge. All owners, regardless of whether they received the interim fix or not, will be notified and offered the permanent remedy. The safety recall began on august 5, 2010. Owners may contact blue bird at 1-478-822-2242.
Vehicle speed control:cruise control
Problem: Blue bird is recalling certain model year 2010 and 2011 d3 all american school buses manufactured from may 13, 2009 through june 25, 2010 and 2011 model year vision school buses manufactured from november 9, 2009 through june 24, 2010. These buses are equipped with a cruise control feature which once activated may not de-activate when the service brakes are applied.
Risk: In the event the cruise control fails to de-activate when the service brakes are applied, the potential for a vehicle crash could occur.
Fix: Blue bird sent an interim letter to dealers and owners on july 1, 2010 instructing dealers to disable the cruise control mechanism until a permanent remedy is available. A decal wasl provided to affix to the dash advising operators that the cruise control has been disabled. A permanent repair has now been established. Dealers will repair the buses by installing a failsafe curcuit in the cruise control system free of charge. All owners, regardless of whether they received the interim fix or not, will be notified and offered the permanent remedy. The safety recall began on august 5, 2010. Owners may contact blue bird at 1-478-822-2242.
Structure:body
Problem: Blue bird is recalling certain model year 2010 all american d3 front engine model school buses manufactured from august 13, 2009 through october 24, 2009. Adhesive for the inside panels adjacent to the rear center emergency door was omitted from the joints. These buses fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 221, "school bus body joint strength."
Risk: Without the required adhesive, there is an increased risk of injury to the bus occupants in the event of a crash.
Fix: Blue bird will notify owners and repair the buses free of charge. The safety recall began on february 12, 2010. Owners may contact blue bird at 1-478-822-2242.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Bus was at rest at transfer location when drill hole plug failed do to corrosion resulting in immediate loss of fluid. Brakes and steering assist were both effected.
Other Blue Bird ALL American D3 years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 ALL American D3 | 0 | 2 |
| 2010 | 1 | 3 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2010 Blue Bird ALL American D3?
Owners most often report service brakes, steering problems. The top one, service brakes, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2010 Blue Bird ALL American D3?
Yes, 3 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2010 Blue Bird ALL American D3 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other ALL American D3 model years, the 2010 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.