1997 Blue Bird All American Problems: 0 Complaints, 3 Recalls

The worst 1997 Blue Bird All American problems

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Equipment: other: labelsReported July 15, 2002 · 408 vehicles affected

What is wrong: 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.
Risk: 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.

Recall number 02V185000 · Recall details

Service brakes, air: controls: foot control/valveReported June 12, 2000 · 9,687 vehicles affected

What is wrong: 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.
Risk: 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.

Recall number 00V162000 · Recall details

Vehicle speed controlReported July 2, 1998 · 1,896 vehicles affected

What is wrong: 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.
Risk: 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.

Recall number 98V153000 · Recall details

Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.

Is the 1997 Blue Bird All American reliable?

Owners have filed 0 complaints about the 1997 Blue Bird All American.

What is the most common problem with the 1997 Blue Bird All American?

There are not enough complaints to tell.

How many recalls does the 1997 Blue Bird All American have?

3 recalls, covering equipment, service brakes, air and vehicle speed control.

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