BLUE BIRD 2016 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN Recall
Check Your Product
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Product
2016 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN
Brand
BLUE BIRD
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Not specified in NHTSA notice. Check official source for details.
Products Sold
Model Year 2016
Blue Bird Body Company is recalling certain 2016 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN vehicles due to service brakes, air:disc issues. A dragging brake may cause damage to the brake components, which may activate the ABS warning light. The warning light may cause the driver to immedia.
Summary derived from NHTSA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by NHTSA
Blue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain 2015-2020 Vision and All American school buses equipped with Bendix ADB22X air brakes. The driver side rear brakes may drag.
Reported concern (NHTSA)
A dragging brake may cause damage to the brake components, which may activate the ABS warning light. The warning light may cause the driver to immediately stop the vehicle and transfer occupants. Additionally, the high temperatures at the wheel end can increase the risk of a fire. Either condition increases the risk of injury.
Recommended Action
Per NHTSA guidance
Blue Bird will notify owners, and dealers will install a new caliper with an updated clearance adjustment mechanism, free of charge. Blue Bird issued owners interim notification on July 18, 2019. The recall began August 28, 2019. Owners may contact Blue Bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242. Blue Bird's number for this recall is R19AA - SB.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) directly.
View official NHTSA recall noticePage updated: Jan 10, 2026