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1989 Blue Bird All American recalls

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

10 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026

For the 1989 Blue Bird All American. These apply to the model and year, not to one particular vehicle: check your VIN to see whether yours is included and whether it has been repaired.

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Recalls here come from NHTSA’s records for the model and year. Not every vehicle of a model is included in every recall, and this site can’t see whether a repair has been done. Only a VIN lookup can tell you that.

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1989 Blue Bird All American recalls, newest first

May 3, 1996NHTSA 96V07300018,000 vehicles potentially affected

Structure › Body

Summary
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.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

May 9, 1995NHTSA 95V09000027,189 vehicles potentially affected

Structure › Body

Summary
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. The flange of the existing floor line bracket will be crimped securing the vertical section of the primary tublar handrail at the floor line.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

August 10, 1993NHTSA 93V1360002,000 vehicles potentially affected

Latches/locks/linkages › Doors › Latch

Summary
The front door control latch system fails due to breakage of the latch pin.
Consequence
If the failure occurs, the front door cannot be opened,entrapping the passengers in the bus and in case of an emergency, passengerscould not use the front door to exit the bus.
Remedy
The lock pin will be replaced on these vehicles. Owners can obtain a modification kit from blue bird or if they prefer, a dealer will perform the remedy for them.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

March 1, 1993NHTSA 93V03200021,000 vehicles potentially affected

Structure › Body

Summary
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.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

December 24, 1992NHTSA 92V184000912 vehicles potentially affected

Latches/locks/linkages › Doors › Latch

Summary
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.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

Owner complaints

No owner complaints about the 1989 Blue Bird All American were found in NHTSA’s complaint data.

Other Blue Bird All American years

Other 1989 Blue Bird models

Questions

Does the 1989 Blue Bird All American have any recalls?
10 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: fuel system, gasoline, structure, latches/locks/linkages, electrical system, steering. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.
How do I check if my 1989 Blue Bird All American recall has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a Blue Bird dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 1989 Blue Bird All American?
0 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.