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2005 Blue Bird All American recalls

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

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

For the 2005 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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2005 Blue Bird All American recalls, newest first

August 13, 2009NHTSA 09V32800037,095 vehicles potentially affected

Seats

Summary
Blue bird is recalling certain model year 2004 through 2010 all american, vision, micro bird, and conventional school buses manufactured between January 30, 2003 and may 7, 2009. Incorrect offset leg barrier pads or 2/3 seat back pads may have been installed. Buses with incorrect pads installed fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 222, "school bus passenger seating and crash protection."
Consequence
In the event of a crash, there is an increased risk of injury to the seat occupant(s).
Remedy
Blue bird will notify owners and the buses will be repaired free of charge. The safety recall began on September 18, 2009. Owners may contact blue bird at 1-478-822-2242.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

June 9, 2009NHTSA 09V2050002,203 vehicles potentially affected

Electrical system › Ignition

Summary
Blue bird is recalling 2,203 model year 2003 through 2010 all american rear engine school buses equipped with optional plug style vandal locks manufactured from July 16, 2003 through April 10, 2009. The plug style vandal lock is not wired to inhibit the starter at the ignition switch when the vandal lock is in the locked position. These buses fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 217, "bus emergency exits and window retention and release."
Consequence
The vehicles can be started and driven even when an owner may think they cannot.
Remedy
Blue bird will notify owners and repair the buses free of charge. The safety recall began on June 25, 2009. Owner may contact blue bird at 1-478-422-2242.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

May 20, 2008NHTSA 08V22900023,464 vehicles potentially affected

Structure › Body › Roof and pillars

Summary
Blue bird is recalling 23,464 my 2005 through 2009 all american and vision school and transit model buses manufactured from January 22, 2004, and March 28, 2008, and my 2004 through 2007 all american school buses and conventional model school buses manufactured from March 6, 2003, through June 16, 2006. The rivet pattern may be incorrect in sections of the rear roof sheet joint that attaches to the rear roof cap. Without the appropriate amount of roof rivets, the buses fail to conform with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no 221, "joint strength."
Consequence
In the event of a crash, these panels may separate exposing the occupants to increased risk of injury.
Remedy
Blue bird will notify owners and inspect and repair the buses by adding additional rivets. The recall began on September 18, 2008. Owners may contact blue bird at 478-822-2242.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

February 21, 2008NHTSA 08V077000607 vehicles potentially affected

Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Diesel

Summary
Blue bird is recalling 607 my 2004-2007 all american rear engine school buses and my 2006-2007 xcel 102 commercial series transit buses equipped with cummins isc engines. The high pressure fuel line may crack, allowing high pressure diesel fuel into the engine compartment.
Consequence
This condition creates the potential for a risk of fire in the engine compartment should the atomized diesel fuel vapor contact an ignition source.
Remedy
Owners will be advised to contact their cummins dealers to have the repair work performed as soon as possible. The recall began on February 28, 2008. Owners may contact blue bird at 1-478-822-2242.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

August 31, 2005NHTSA 05V3820005,863 vehicles potentially affected

Electrical system › 12V/24V/48V battery

Summary
Certain 2001 through 2006 my blue bird all american, TC2000, and vision transit school buses manufactured between January 5, 2001, and July 15, 2005. These buses are equipped with a battery disconnect switch that has connections that may be loose on the battery switch studs creating the potential for the bus to shut down while in operation.
Consequence
Should the bus shut down while in operation, a vehicle crash could occur.
Remedy
Blue bird will notify its owners and instruct them on how to repair the switch. The recall began on October 19, 2005. Owners may contact blue bird at 478-822-2242.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

May 20, 2005NHTSA 05V2510003,121 vehicles potentially affected

Other › School bus stop arm assembly

Summary
Certain blue bird 2002 through 2006 my all american, conventional, minibird, microbird, vision, and TC2000 school buses originally sold in or currently registered in states other than the following states: alaska, colorado, connecticut, delaware, idaho, illinois, indiana, iowa, kansas, kentucky, maine, maryland, massachusetts, michigan, minnesota, missouri, montana, nebraska, nevada, new hampshire, new jersey, new mexico, new york, north dakota, ohio, oregon, pennsylvania, rhode island, south dakota, tennessee, utah, vermont, virginia, washington, west virginia, wisconsin, wyoming, and the district of columbia. In extremely cold weather, the microswitches used internally to position the sign in the open and closed positions may malfunction, causing the sign to open or close in an improper position, or to not open at all.
Consequence
Should the stop arm not perform properly, a child or pedestrian may be endangered by passing motorists should the motorist not stop at the correct location.
Remedy
Blue bird will notify all its customers of this campaign. For those buses operated in or near any of the states listed above, blue bird is encouraging the bus owners to obtain the replacement switch. For those buses operated in the warmer states, blue bird will replace the switch upon owner request. For those customers who request the remedy, blue bird will replace the original switch with a switch pack that is not sensitive to extreme cold weather and will inspect to ensure the microswitch heater wiring is properly connected. The safety improvement campaign began on August 12, 2005. Owners may contact blue bird at 478-822-2242.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

May 20, 2005NHTSA 05V2390008,894 vehicles potentially affected

Other › School bus stop arm assembly

Summary
Certain school buses originally sold in or currently registered in the following states: alaska, colorado, connecticut, delaware, idaho, illinois, indiana, iowa, kansas, kentucky, maine, maryland, massachusetts, michigan, minnesota, missouri, montana, nebraska, nevada, new hampshire, new jersey, new mexico, new york, north dakota, ohio, oregon, pennsylvania, rhode island, south dakota, tennessee, utah, vermont, virginia, washington, west virginia, wisconsin, wyoming, and the district of columbia. In extremely cold weather, the microswitches used internally to position the stop arm sign in the open and closed positions may malfunction, causing the sign to open or close in an improper position, or to not open at all.
Consequence
Should the stop arm not perform properly, a child or pedestrian may be endangered by passing vehicles should the motorist not stop at the correct location.
Remedy
Blue bird will notify its customers and replace the original switch with a switch pack that is not sensitive to extreme cold weather and will inspect to ensure the microswitch heater wiring is properly connected free of charge. The recall began on August 12, 2005. Owners may contact blue bird at 478-822-2242.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

April 7, 2005NHTSA 05V152000486 vehicles potentially affected

Vehicle speed control

Summary
Certain 2001 through 2005 all american, commercial series, and q-bus school and transit buses equipped with john deere 8.1 CNG engines. The subject buses equipped with the john deere engines may surge inappropriately due to erractic operation of the air throttle if the engine is taken from full to zero load.
Consequence
Unexpected engine surge could result in a vehicle crash, possibly resulting in personal injury.
Remedy
John deere will notify blue bird's customers and repair the engines free of charge. Customers are being instructed to contact john deere at 1-800-JD-engine.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

March 1, 2005NHTSA 05V074000416 vehicles potentially affected

Engine and engine cooling

Summary
Certain 2002-2006 my blue bird all american school and transit buses, conventional school buses, and commercial series transit buses manufactured between December 21, 2002, and February 24, 2005. These buses are equipped with webasto coolant heaters, model dbw 2010, assembled with webasto burner tubes, p/n 303046/26533A manufactured between November 2002 and February 2005. The stainless steel burner tube is made out of a material that is not to specification and could fail prematurely.
Consequence
Should the burner tube fail, the coolant heater could overheat, possibly resulting in a fire.
Remedy
Blue bird will notify its customers and replace the burner tubes free of charge. The recall began on March 31, 2005. Owners may contact blue bird at 478-822-2242.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

August 30, 2004NHTSA 04V426000372 vehicles potentially affected

Equipment adaptive/mobility

Summary
Certain blue bird 1999-2005 all american, tc/2000, micro bird, vision, conventional, and commercial series school buses equipped with sure-loc wheelchair securement systems and manufactured between February 17, 1999, and August 13, 2004. Certain sure-lok wheelchair tie-down securement assemblies p/n 8625-13. The sprocket teeth of the retractor assembly may be out of alignment causing the load pawl not to fully seat in the sprocket teeth.
Consequence
In the event of a vehicle crash, the wheelchair may not be adequately secured possibly resulting in injuries.
Remedy
Blue bird will notify its customers and replace the defective part free of charge. The recall began September 21, 2004. Owners who take their buses to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact at blue bird at 478-822-2242.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

July 22, 2004NHTSA 04V362000233 vehicles potentially affected

Structure › Body › Roof and pillars

Summary
Certain my 2005 blue bird all american model school buses manufactured from may 24 through July 12, 2004. These buses fail to comply with federal motor vehicle safety standard no 221, school bus body joint strength. The rivet pattern may be incorrect in sections of the rear roof sheet joint that attaches to the rear roof cap.
Consequence
In the event of a crash, these panels could separate, exposing vehicle occupants to increased risk of injury.
Remedy
Blue bird will notify its customers and provide instructions and parts to add additional rivets as needed. The recall began August 16, 2004. 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 478-822-2242.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

May 7, 2004NHTSA 04V222000291 vehicles potentially affected

Seat belts

Summary
School and transit buses equipped with driver's 3-point seat belts with incorrect fasteners.
Consequence
In the event of a vehicle crash, the shoulder strap can fail, and the driver could be seriously injured.
Remedy
Blue bird will notify its customers to make an appointment with their blue bird distributor to have the driver's 3-point seat belt upper attaching fasteners replaced free of charge. Owner notification is expected to begin June 8, 2004. 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 478-822-2242.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

May 5, 2004NHTSA 04V213000297 vehicles potentially affected

Structure

Summary
All american school buses manufactured between January 10 and April 20, 2004, which the inside panels adjacent to the rear center emergency door (or rear center emergency window on rear engine models) do not comply with federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 221, school bus body joint strength. Adhesive was inadvertentlt omitted from these joints on the affected population.
Consequence
The vehicle occupants may be seriously injured in the event of a vehicle crash.
Remedy
Owners will be notified to make an appointment with their blue bird distributor to have the inside rear panels removed and properly adhere the panels. Owner notification is expected to begin June 9, 2004. 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 478-822-2242.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

Owner complaints

Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 2005 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

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Questions

Does the 2005 Blue Bird All American have any recalls?
13 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: seats, electrical system, structure, engine and engine cooling, other, 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 2005 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 2005 Blue Bird All American?
1 complaint filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.