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1998 Blue Bird All American recalls

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

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

For the 1998 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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1998 Blue Bird All American recalls, newest first

February 22, 2005NHTSA 05V06200018,891 vehicles potentially affected

Fuel system, diesel

Summary
Certain 1998 through 2002 blue bird all american, TC2000 school and transit buses, and commercial series buses equipped with cummins isb diesel engines. The fuel pump could fail to transfer fuel appropriately creating an engine stall condition.
Consequence
Should the engine stall while the vehicle is in use, a possible vehicle crash could occur.
Remedy
Customers will be notified by cummins to bring their vehicles to an authorized dealer to have the fuel lift pump replaced free of charge. For more information, customers may contact cummins at 1-800-diesels.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

March 28, 2003NHTSA 03V0850004,302 vehicles potentially affected

Electrical system › Alternator/generator/regulator

Summary
On certain school and transit buses equipped with cummins isb 6 cylinder engines, the lower alternator support brace or mounting hardware can loosen or break which will allow the alternator to drop onto the engine.
Consequence
In this event, the electrical wiring harness may be damaged and the possibility of fire may exist.
Remedy
Cummins will notify customers and replace the upper and lower alternator support brackets free of charge. Owners who take their vehicle to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact cummins at 1-800-343-7357 or blue bird at 478-822-2242.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

July 15, 2002NHTSA 02V185000408 vehicles potentially affected

Equipment › Other › Labels

Summary
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.
Consequence
The operator could place the engine switch in a position other than that intended, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
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.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

June 11, 2001NHTSA 01V1910005,631 vehicles potentially affected

Electrical system › Wiring

Summary
Vehicle description: school and transit buses equipped with rear mounted engines. The 12-volt power supply cable(s) may be chaffed by hoses, harnesses, frame components, or clamps.
Consequence
This condition can result in power failure and/or risk of fire in the engine compartment.
Remedy
Dealers will remove and inspect the 12-volt power cable(s) from the battery to the starter and, if necessary, will replace the cables. Owner notification began July 30, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact blue bird at 1-912-822-2242.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

September 8, 2000NHTSA 00V23200510,918 vehicles potentially affected

Service brakes, air › Antilock

Summary
Vehicle description: school and transit buses built with bendix air ABS with an EC-17 1030R electronic control unit (ECU), there have been reports of unwanted ABS activation at low speeds caused by 1) chafed ABS wheel speed sensor wires on rotating parts or 2) a damaged component at the wheel end that generates a certain type of erratic sensor signal.
Consequence
This condition could cause the ABS ECU to exhaust the air at the air brake modulators for one or more of the wheels. This could result in extended braking distances and a possible crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the ABS ECU.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

June 12, 2000NHTSA 00V1620009,687 vehicles potentially affected

Service brakes, air › Controls › Foot control/valve

Summary
Vehicle description: school and transit buses equipped with bendix air brakes. Bendix changed the internal design of the QR1C relay valve by adding a hole in the internal diaphragm. When the hole in the diaphragm aligns with the hole in the valve body, the brake application time increases.
Consequence
Under certain conditions, such as parked on an incline, driver activates the parking brake but removes foot from the threadle valve, the bus could roll before the parking brake is fully engaged.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the diaphragms with holes with solid diaphragms for the QR1C valves.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

March 6, 2000NHTSA 00V071000779 vehicles potentially affected

Steering › Hydraulic power assist system

Summary
Vehicle description: front engine school and transit buses. The power distribution unit (pdu) cables are inadequately supported or routed in close proximity to the steering pitman arm.
Consequence
The cable can chafe resulting in an electrical short, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Owners will be provided with step by step repair instructions for re-routing the wires.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

February 22, 2000NHTSA 00V0510003,113 vehicles potentially affected

Service brakes, air › Supply › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

Summary
Vehicle description: school and transit buses equipped with bendix ABS anti-lock braking system. The primary and secondary brake treadle valve air lines were installed incorrectly at the bendix R12DC relay valve.
Consequence
With the brake system installed incorrectly, future maintenance might be affected by this inconsistency, causing the brakes to be installed incorrect, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will correct the air line plumbing at the bendix R12DC relay valve.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

July 2, 1998NHTSA 98V1530001,896 vehicles potentially affected

Vehicle speed control

Summary
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.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

Owner complaints

Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 1998 Blue Bird All American with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public; NHTSA uses them to decide what to investigate.

Crashes reported
0
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Deaths reported
0

Most complained-about components

  1. Air › Supply › Hoses1
  2. And fittings1
  3. Lines/piping1
  4. Service brakes1

Other Blue Bird All American years

Other 1998 Blue Bird models

Most recalled 1998 vehicles

  1. 1998 Honda Accord (19 recalls)
  2. 1998 Ford F-150 (18 recalls)
  3. 1998 Honda Civic (18 recalls)
  4. 1998 Dodge Ram (17 recalls)
  5. 1998 Blue Bird TC2000 (17 recalls)
All of 1998’s most recalled vehicles

Questions

Does the 1998 Blue Bird All American have any recalls?
9 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: fuel system, diesel, electrical system, equipment, service brakes, air, steering, vehicle speed control. 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 1998 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 1998 Blue Bird All American?
1 complaint filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.