1992 Blue Bird ALL American

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1992 Blue Bird ALL American
RENDERED 2026-08-02T10:49:49.215Z

Only 16 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

Only 16 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Blue Bird ALL American Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1992 highlighted. 1980: 0 complaints 1980 1981: 0 complaints 1982: 0 complaints 1983: 0 complaints 1984: 0 complaints 1985: 0 complaints 1985 1986: 0 complaints 1987: 0 complaints 1988: 0 complaints 1989: 0 complaints 1990: 0 complaints 1990 1991: 0 complaints 1992: 16 complaints 1992 1993: 0 complaints 1994: 0 complaints 1995: 0 complaints 1995 1996: 0 complaints 1997: 0 complaints 1998: 1 complaints 1999: 0 complaints 2000: 0 complaints 2000 2001: 1 complaints 2002: 1 complaints 2003: 2 complaints 2004: 10 complaints 2005: 1 complaints 2005 2006: 2 complaints 2007: 4 complaints 2008: 4 complaints 2009: 3 complaints 2010: 0 complaints 2010 2011: 0 complaints 2012: 0 complaints 2013: 1 complaints 2014: 0 complaints 2015: 3 complaints 2015 2016: 1 complaints 2017: 0 complaints 2018: 0 complaints 2019: 2 complaints 2019
1992: 16 complaints
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YearComplaints
19800
19810
19820
19830
19840
19850
19860
19870
19880
19890
19900
19910
199216
19930
19940
19950
19960
19970
19981
19990
20000
20011
20021
20032
200410
20051
20062
20074
20084
20093
20100
20110
20120
20131
20140
20153
20161
20170
20180
20192

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 16 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

15 of 16 total reports mention: electrical system.

STRUCTURE

14 of 16 total reports mention: structure.

STRUCTURE

13 of 16 total reports mention: structure.

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

12 of 16 total reports mention: fuel system, gasoline.

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

12 of 16 total reports mention: engine and engine cooling.

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ENGINE BACKFIRES.

NHTSA ODI report, 19970627

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 19920806 — electrical system

A 150 AMP CIRCUIT BREAKER, OPTION 4362, HAS BEEN WIRED IN PARALLEL WITH A STANDARD EQUIPMENT CIRCUIT, THEREBY NOT PROVIDING THE REQUIRED PROTECTION.

Remedy: THE STANDARD EQUIPMENT CIRCUIT MUST BE REMOVED.

Campaign 92V115000 — check if this car was fixed

R 19930317 — structure

PASSENGERS CLOTHING CAN UNKNOWINGLY BECOME CAUGHT IN THE HANDRAILS AT BUS DOORS WHEN EXITING THE BUS.

Remedy: REPLACE OR REPOSITION THE HANDRAILS TO STOP CLOTHING FROM BECOMING CAUGHT.

Campaign 93V032000 — check if this car was fixed

R 19930322 — latches/locks/linkages

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.

Remedy: MODIFY THE VANDAL DOOR LOCKS WITH BLUE BIRD SUPPLIED KITS.

Campaign 92V184000 — check if this car was fixed

I 19930512 — PE (closed 19930831)

DOOR LATCH SYSTEMS

R 19950503 — air bags

THE AISLE SIDE STYROFOAM KNEE PADS ON THE SUBJECT BARRIERS ARE 11" WIDE AND NOT 14.5" AS REQUIRED BY FMVSS NO. 222, "SCHOOL BUS PASSENGER SEATING AND CRASH PROTECTION."

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE INCORRECT PAD WITH THE CORRECT 14.5" KNEE PAD.

Campaign 95V051000 — check if this car was fixed

R 19950630 — structure

PASSENGERS CLOTHING CAN UNKNOWINGLY BECOME CAUGHT IN THE HANDRAILS AT BUS DOORS WHEN EXITING THE BUS.

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 COMPLET

Campaign 95V090000 — check if this car was fixed

R 19960821 — structure

PASSENGER'S CLOTHING CAN UNKNOWINGLY BECOME CAUGHT IN THE FORWARD HANDRAILS AT BUS DOORS WHEN EXITING THE BUS.

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.

Campaign 96V073000 — check if this car was fixed

R 19970120 — fuel system, gasoline

THESE BUSES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH FMVSS NO. 301, "FUEL SYSTEM INTEGRITY."

Remedy: BLUE BIRD IS DISTRIBUTING MODIFICATION KITS WHICH INCLUDES NEW FASTENERS FOR OWNER OR DEALER INSTALLATION.

Campaign 96V112000 — check if this car was fixed

R 19980824 — vehicle speed control

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

Remedy: OWNERS WILL BE CONTACTED AND ADVISED TO DISCONNECT THE HAND THROTTLE CABLE UNTIL REPLACEMENT PARTS ARE AVAILABLE.

Campaign 98V153000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20001012 — fuel system, other

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SCHOOL AND TRANSIT BUSES EQUIPPED WITH COMPRESSED NATURAL GAS ENGINES (CNG). THE ORIGINAL PRESSURE RELIEF DEVICES MAY VENT UNEXPECTEDLY.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE PRESSURE RELIEF DEVICES.

Campaign 00V321000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1992 Blue Bird ALL American — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (15 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for structure issues (14 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for structure issues (13 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 92V115000 (electrical system) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 93V032000 (structure) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 92V184000 (latches/locks/linkages) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 95V051000 (air bags) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 95V090000 (structure) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 96V073000 (structure) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 96V112000 (fuel system, gasoline) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 98V153000 (vehicle speed control) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 00V321000 (fuel system, other) has been completed.

FAQ

Is the 1992 Blue Bird ALL American reliable?

There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.

What are the most common problems with the 1992 Blue Bird ALL American?

The most-reported component is electrical system:ignition, accounting for 94% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1992 Blue Bird ALL American have?

9 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.