1996 Blue Bird ALL American Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other ALL American years
- Not enough data 15th of 25 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 6 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
NHTSA has received no owner complaints about the 1996 Blue Bird ALL American so far. There are 6 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 0owner complaints
- 6safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
1996 Blue Bird ALL American recalls (6)
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Equipment:other:labels
Problem: Certain transit buses fail to comply with requirements of federal motor vehicle standard no. 101, "controls and displays." this standard requires specific labeling for "engine start" and "engine stop." the wording of the labels on these vehicles do not meet the requirements of the standard.
Risk: The operator could place the engine switch in a position other than that intended, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Owners will be provided with new decals and installation instructions. Owner notification began august 29, 2002. Owners who do not receive the free label and installation instructions within a reasonable time should contact blue bird at 1-478-822-2242.
Vehicle speed control
Problem: 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.
Risk: The throttle cable would not return to the idle position, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Fix: Owners will be contacted and advised to disconnect the hand throttle cable until replacement parts are available.
Steering:hydraulic power assist:hose, piping, and connections
Problem: The power steering hose with a crimped end fitting was improperly manufactured.
Risk: The end fitting can blow-off resulting in a loss of power assisted steering causing insufficient steering control which increases the potential for a vehicle accident.
Fix: Owners are requested to inspect the power steering hose for the suspect hoses (identifiable by date code) and replace hoses as necessary.
Fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly
Problem: These buses fail to comply with fmvss no. 301, "fuel system integrity."
Risk: In the event of a vehicle crash, fuel spillage can occur increasing the risk of a vehicle fire.
Fix: Blue bird is distributing modification kits which includes new fasteners for owner or dealer installation.
Structure:body
Problem: Passenger's clothing can unknowingly become caught in the forward handrails at bus doors when exiting the bus.
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.
Fix: 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.
Structure:body
Problem: The floor line handrail bracket can expand during use and create an opening which could entrap coat strings, etc. And other articles of clothing.
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 could be dragged by the bus. This can result in serious injury or death.
Fix: Dealers will replace the flat split floor line bracket with a round tubular bracket.
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1996 Blue Bird ALL American?
NHTSA has no owner complaints on file yet.
Was there a recall on the 1996 Blue Bird ALL American?
Yes, 6 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 1996 Blue Bird ALL American a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other ALL American model years, the 1996 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.