AI Damage2007 Blue Bird ALL American: common problems
Owners of the 2007 Blue Bird ALL American filed 4 complaints with NHTSA, most often about service brakes and structure. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Owner complaints
- 4
What fails most often
- 1 Service brakes 50% of all complaints
- 2 Structure 50% of all complaints
- 3 Tires 25% of all complaints
- Service brakes: 2 complaints (50% of all).
- Structure: 2 complaints (50% of all).
- Tires: 1 complaints (25% of all).
Symptoms owners describe
How many of the 4 NHTSA complaints mention each symptom (automatic count from complaint text; one complaint can mention several).
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Service brakes | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Structure | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Tires | 1 | 0 | 0 |
What owners report
Short excerpts of NHTSA complaints in the original wording. These are owner statements not verified by NHTSA; personal data removed.
Another loud noise and one of the soldiers said it was a fire. Driver stated the bus finally allowed him to brake and he instructed the soldiers to exit the bus and call 911. ...updated 07/13/16 ....updated 07/26/16 ...updated 08/15/16
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 bluebird all american bus. The contact stated that the seat structure was unraveling on multiple seats. The structure and framework was sound but the metal framing was fractured and the rear side of the seats had collapsed.
Pin securing brake pedal to mount corroded and caused brakes to lock up.
My child goes to francis asbury elementary school and rides bus #128. These children are put 3 to a seat and hang in the aisle. The situation has gotten worse. Yesterday (january 16th, 2008) the bus was so overcrowded, the first seat was sat 4 to a seat. When is it safe to sit that many children together?!
When owners complained
NHTSA complaints by filing year. The peak shows at what age the problems show up most.
Comparison
By complaint count this model year ranks 15,521 of 36,656 model years in the NHTSA data (top 42% most complained about).
On average one model year of the ALL American has 3 complaints (17 years in the data). This year has 4, above average.
What to check before buying
- Service brakes. Pedal feel, ABS operation, leaks, discs and hoses.
- Structure. Rails, pillars, panel gaps, signs of pulling or welding.
- Tires. Tire age by DOT code, bulges, wear pattern.
Other years of this model
Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 2007 Blue Bird ALL American?
Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: service brakes, structure, tires. Total complaints: 4. The most frequent symptoms in complaint texts: rust, corrosion (25%), smoke, burning smell, fire (25%).
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2007 Blue Bird ALL American?
NHTSA lists 0 manufacturer service bulletins for this year. A bulletin tells dealers how to diagnose or fix a known issue; it is not a recall.
Should I buy a 2007 Blue Bird ALL American from a US auction?
Owner complaints describe defects, not crash damage. Before bidding, check the components listed above and review the lot photos: VinWind builds a report of visible and hidden damage by VIN.
Other 2007 models
Read also
Sources: public NHTSA data (USA): service bulletins and owner complaints; YouTube: links to videos credited to their authors. Complaints are owner statements not verified by NHTSA, and describe defects rather than crash damage. Data updated 2026-11-05.