Recall 18V801000: 2007–2019 Blue Bird ALL American
- Report received
- Nov 14, 2018
- Manufacturer
- Blue Bird Body Company
- Potentially affected
- 86vehicles
- Model years
- 2007–2019
Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.
What NHTSA recorded
Blue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain 2007-2019 Blue Bird All American ambulance buses. The clamps that secure the stacked stretchers may fail from repeated use or from high loads.
Possible consequence
If the clamps fail with patients in the stretchers, it can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy
Blue Bird will notify owners, and dealers will install redesigned clamps, free of charge. The recall began December 12, 2018. Owners may contact Blue Bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242. Blue Bird's number for this recall is R18ZQ-NSB.
Affected model years
Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.
- 2007 Blue Bird ALL American4 complaints
- 2008 Blue Bird ALL American4 complaints
- 2009 Blue Bird ALL American3 complaints
- 2010 Blue Bird ALL American0 complaints
- 2011 Blue Bird ALL American0 complaints
- 2012 Blue Bird ALL American0 complaints
- 2013 Blue Bird ALL American1 complaints
- 2014 Blue Bird ALL American0 complaints
- 2015 Blue Bird ALL American3 complaints
- 2016 Blue Bird ALL American1 complaints
- 2017 Blue Bird ALL American0 complaints
- 2018 Blue Bird ALL American0 complaints
- 2019 Blue Bird ALL American2 complaints
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.