1992 Blue Bird ALL American Recalls
NHTSA lists 9 recall campaigns for the 1992 Blue Bird ALL American. A recall applies only to vehicles built within the affected range, so check your own VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for recalls are free at a franchised dealer.
- Fuel system, other › Storage › Tank assembly › Pressure relief devicesCovers: Blue Bird ALL American 1992–1994, TC2000 1992–1994
Reported issue: Vehicle description: school and transit buses equipped with compressed natural gas engines (cng). The original pressure relief devices may vent unexpectedly.
Possible consequence: Compressed natural gas leakage in the presence of an ignition source could result in a fire or explosion.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the pressure relief devices.
- Vehicle speed controlCovers: Blue Bird ALL American 1991–1998
Reported issue: 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.
Possible 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.
- Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assemblyCovers: Blue Bird ALL American 1977–1996
Reported issue: These buses fail to comply with fmvss no. 301, "fuel system integrity."
Possible consequence: In the event of a vehicle crash, fuel spillage can occur increasing the risk of a vehicle fire.
Remedy: Blue bird is distributing modification kits which includes new fasteners for owner or dealer installation.
- Structure › BodyCovers: Blue Bird ALL American 1988–1996, TC2000 1988–1996, Conventional 1988–1996 +3 more
Reported issue: Passenger's clothing can unknowingly become caught in the forward handrails at bus doors when exiting the bus.
Possible consequence: When a passenger's clothing becomes caught in the handrail, and the bus driver closes the door and puts the vehicle in motion, the individual is subject to being dragged by the bus. This can result in serious injury or death.
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.
- Structure › BodyCovers: Blue Bird ALL American 1980–1995, TC2000 1988–1995
Reported issue: Passengers clothing can unknowingly become caught in the handrails at bus doors when exiting the bus.
Possible consequence: When a passenger's clothing becomes caught in the handrail, and the bus driver closes the door and puts the vehicle in motion,the individual is subject to being dragged by the bus. This can result inserious injury or death.
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 completely covering the clamp and eliminating all catch-points. The flange of the existing floor line bracket will be crimped…
- Air bags › Knee bolsterCovers: Blue Bird ALL American 1992–1995, TC2000 1992–1995, Sbcv 1992–1995 +1 more
Reported issue: 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."
Possible consequence: Consequence of non-compliance: this condition could increase the potential for injury in a vehicle accident.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the incorrect pad with the correct 14.5" knee pad.
- Structure › BodyCovers: Blue Bird ALL American 1980–1992, TC2000 1988–1992
Reported issue: Passengers clothing can unknowingly become caught in the handrails at bus doors when exiting the bus.
Possible consequence: When a passenger's clothing becomes caught in thehandrail, and the bus driver closes the door and puts the vehicle in motion, theindividual is subject to being dragged by the bus. This can result in seriousinjury or death.
Remedy: Replace or reposition the handrails to stop clothing from becoming caught.
- Latches/locks/linkages › Doors › LatchCovers: Blue Bird ALL American 1989–1992, TC2000 1989–1992, Conventional 1989–1992
Reported issue: 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.
Possible consequence: The disengaged door lock allows the door to open withoutprior warning and endanger occupants near the door if the vehicle is in motion.
Remedy: Modify the vandal door locks with blue bird supplied kits.
- Electrical system › Wiring › Fuses and circuit breakersCovers: Blue Bird ALL American 1988–1992, TC2000 1988–1992
Reported issue: A 150 amp circuit breaker, option 4362, has been wired in parallel with a standard equipment circuit, thereby not providing the required protection.
Possible consequence: In the event of a major short-circuit, inadequate circuitprotection could result in a fire in the rear engine compartment.
Remedy: The standard equipment circuit must be removed.
← All problems reported for the 1992 Blue Bird ALL American
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.