Vehicle recall 99V234000 · August 23, 1999

1999 Blue Bird All American

Vehicle description: front engine school buses equipped with allison world transmissions.

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

Summary: Vehicle description: front engine school buses equipped with allison world transmissions. These buses do not fully comply with the requirements of FMVSS no. 102, "transmission, shift lever sequence, starter interlock, and transmission braking effect." the neutral safety switch is wired incorrectly allowing the starter to engage when the ignition is turned "on," followed by the transmission selector being placed in forward or reverse positions, and then the ignition turned to the "start" position.
Consequence: This condition would cause the engine to star and run if the ignition was turned to the "start" position, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Owners will be provided with parts and instructions necessary to modify the engine starter/transmission shift electrical circuitry. If an owner so desires, a dealer can perform the modification for them.
Notes: Owner notification began August 26, 1999.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.ALSO contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 99V234000
Reported to NHTSA: August 23, 1999
Filed by: BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY
Manufacturer campaign: R99DE
Owner notification: August 26, 1999
Vehicles potentially affected: 101
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Electrical system › Ignition › Switch

Recall 99V234000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

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Blue Bird All American (1999): 1999

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