1992 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
182
Owner Complaints
9
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1992 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN
The 1992 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN has received a total of 182 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 9 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:PRESSURE RELIEF DEVICES, VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL, FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY. The most commonly reported problems involve the Electrical Systemignition (16 complaints), Structureframe And Membersunderbody Shields (14 complaints), and Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline (13 complaints).
Recalls for the 1992 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN
NHTSA has recorded 9 recalls for the 1992 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN, potentially affecting up to 82,937 vehicles.
Recall 00V321000 — FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:PRESSURE RELIEF DEVICES
| 134 vehicles affected
Defect: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SCHOOL AND TRANSIT BUSES EQUIPPED WITH COMPRESSED NATURAL GAS ENGINES (CNG). THE ORIGINAL PRESSURE RELIEF DEVICES MAY VENT UNEXPECTEDLY.
Consequence: COMPRESSED NATURAL GAS LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE COULD RESULT IN A FIRE OR EXPLOSION.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE PRESSURE RELIEF DEVICES.
View full details →Recall 98V153000 — VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
| 1,896 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
Consequence: THE THROTTLE CABLE WOULD NOT RETURN TO THE IDLE POSITION, INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy: OWNERS WILL BE CONTACTED AND ADVISED TO DISCONNECT THE HAND THROTTLE CABLE UNTIL REPLACEMENT PARTS ARE AVAILABLE.
View full details →Recall 96V112000 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
| 11,222 vehicles affected
Defect: THESE BUSES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH FMVSS NO. 301, "FUEL SYSTEM INTEGRITY."
Consequence: IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, FUEL SPILLAGE CAN OCCUR INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE FIRE.
Remedy: BLUE BIRD IS DISTRIBUTING MODIFICATION KITS WHICH INCLUDES NEW FASTENERS FOR OWNER OR DEALER INSTALLATION.
View full details →Recall 96V073000 — STRUCTURE:BODY
| 18,000 vehicles affected
Defect: PASSENGER'S CLOTHING CAN UNKNOWINGLY BECOME CAUGHT IN THE FORWARD HANDRAILS AT BUS DOORS WHEN EXITING THE BUS.
Consequence: 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.
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.
View full details →Recall 95V090000 — STRUCTURE:BODY
| 27,189 vehicles affected
Defect: PASSENGERS CLOTHING CAN UNKNOWINGLY BECOME CAUGHT IN THE HANDRAILS AT BUS DOORS WHEN EXITING THE BUS.
Consequence: 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.
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....
View full details →Recall 95V051000 — AIR BAGS:KNEE BOLSTER
| 2,309 vehicles affected
Defect: 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."
Consequence: CONSEQUENCE OF NON-COMPLIANCE: THIS CONDITION COULD INCREASE THE POTENTIAL FOR INJURY IN A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE INCORRECT PAD WITH THE CORRECT 14.5" KNEE PAD.
View full details →Recall 92V184000 — LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
| 912 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
Consequence: THE DISENGAGED DOOR LOCK ALLOWS THE DOOR TO OPEN WITHOUTPRIOR WARNING AND ENDANGER OCCUPANTS NEAR THE DOOR IF THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION.
Remedy: MODIFY THE VANDAL DOOR LOCKS WITH BLUE BIRD SUPPLIED KITS.
View full details →Recall 93V032000 — STRUCTURE:BODY
| 21,000 vehicles affected
Defect: PASSENGERS CLOTHING CAN UNKNOWINGLY BECOME CAUGHT IN THE HANDRAILS AT BUS DOORS WHEN EXITING THE BUS.
Consequence: 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.
Remedy: REPLACE OR REPOSITION THE HANDRAILS TO STOP CLOTHING FROM BECOMING CAUGHT.
View full details →Recall 92V115000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
| 275 vehicles affected
Defect: A 150 AMP CIRCUIT BREAKER, OPTION 4362, HAS BEEN WIRED IN PARALLEL WITH A STANDARD EQUIPMENT CIRCUIT, THEREBY NOT PROVIDING THE REQUIRED PROTECTION.
Consequence: IN THE EVENT OF A MAJOR SHORT-CIRCUIT, INADEQUATE CIRCUITPROTECTION COULD RESULT IN A FIRE IN THE REAR ENGINE COMPARTMENT.
Remedy: THE STANDARD EQUIPMENT CIRCUIT MUST BE REMOVED.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 1992 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN
182 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1992 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
Most Recent Complaints
SPARK PLUGS FAILED.
MAP SENSOR FAILED.
CABLE LUGS FAILED.
STARTER SHIELD FAILED.
ALTERNATOR FAILED.
Safety Rating for the 1992 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1992 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1992 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 1992 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN
- 1987 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN — 0 complaints
- 1988 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN — 0 complaints
- 1989 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN — 0 complaints
- 1990 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN — 0 complaints
- 1991 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN — 0 complaints
- 1992 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN (current)
- 1993 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN — 0 complaints
- 1994 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN — 0 complaints
- 1995 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN — 0 complaints
- 1996 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN — 0 complaints
- 1997 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN — 0 complaints
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