1979 Blue Bird All American problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just 0 complaints on file for the 1979 Blue Bird All American — too few to judge reliability from owner reports alone — but one recall campaign applies to this year, so any used example should have its VIN checked for completed recall work.

NHTSA complaints

Recalls

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Fires reported

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NCAP overall

How does 1979 compare to other All American years?

All American NHTSA complaints by model year, 1979 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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Does the 1979 Blue Bird All American have recalls?

1 NHTSA recall campaign on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

96V112000Fuel SystemJuly 1, 1996 · 11,222 units

Defect

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

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.

1979 Blue Bird All American — common questions

Is the 1979 Blue Bird All American reliable?

The record is thin — 0 NHTSA complaints — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 1 recall should be verified as completed.

Does the 1979 Blue Bird All American have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign affecting the 1979 Blue Bird All American. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.

How does 1979 compare to other All American years?

Does the 1979 Blue Bird All American have recalls?

1979 Blue Bird All American — common questions

Is the 1979 Blue Bird All American reliable?

Does the 1979 Blue Bird All American have recalls?

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