2010 Blue Bird ALL American D3 recalls and problems
The 2010 Blue Bird ALL American D3 has 3 safety recalls and 1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any Blue Bird dealer.
Recalls may cover only some 2010 Blue Bird ALL American D3 vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.
2010 Blue Bird ALL American D3 recalls
Recall 10V-307: Vehicle Speed Control
Problem: Blue bird is recalling certain model year 2010 and 2011 d3 all american non school buses manufactured from may 19, 2009 through june 15, 2010 and 2011 model year vision non school buses manufactured from april 9, 2009 through april 10, 2010. These buses are equipped with a cruise control feature which once activated may not de-activate when the service brakes are applied.
Risk: In the event the cruise control fails to de-activate when the service brakes are applied, the potential for a vehicle crash could occur.
Fix: Blue bird sent an interim letter to dealers and owners on july 1, 2010 instructing dealers to disable the cruise control mechanism until a permanent remedy is available. A decal wasl provided to affix to the dash advising operators that the cruise control has been disabled. A permanent repair has now been established. Dealers will repair the buses by installing a failsafe curcuit in the cruise control system free of charge. All owners, regardless of whether they received the interim fix or not, will be notified and offered the permanent remedy. The safety recall began on august 5, 2010. Owners may contact blue bird at 1-478-822-2242.
Recall 10V-306: Vehicle Speed Control
Problem: Blue bird is recalling certain model year 2010 and 2011 d3 all american school buses manufactured from may 13, 2009 through june 25, 2010 and 2011 model year vision school buses manufactured from november 9, 2009 through june 24, 2010. These buses are equipped with a cruise control feature which once activated may not de-activate when the service brakes are applied.
Risk: In the event the cruise control fails to de-activate when the service brakes are applied, the potential for a vehicle crash could occur.
Fix: Blue bird sent an interim letter to dealers and owners on july 1, 2010 instructing dealers to disable the cruise control mechanism until a permanent remedy is available. A decal wasl provided to affix to the dash advising operators that the cruise control has been disabled. A permanent repair has now been established. Dealers will repair the buses by installing a failsafe curcuit in the cruise control system free of charge. All owners, regardless of whether they received the interim fix or not, will be notified and offered the permanent remedy. The safety recall began on august 5, 2010. Owners may contact blue bird at 1-478-822-2242.
Recall 09V-481: Structure
Problem: Blue bird is recalling certain model year 2010 all american d3 front engine model school buses manufactured from august 13, 2009 through october 24, 2009. Adhesive for the inside panels adjacent to the rear center emergency door was omitted from the joints. These buses fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 221, "school bus body joint strength."
Risk: Without the required adhesive, there is an increased risk of injury to the bus occupants in the event of a crash.
Fix: Blue bird will notify owners and repair the buses free of charge. The safety recall began on february 12, 2010. Owners may contact blue bird at 1-478-822-2242.
2010 Blue Bird ALL American D3 problems reported by owners
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes | 1 | |
| Steering | 1 |
Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 98,829 miles (median of owner reports).
Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.
Recent 2010 Blue Bird ALL American D3 complaints
Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.
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Frequently asked questions
Does the 2010 Blue Bird ALL American D3 have any recalls?
Yes — NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2010 Blue Bird ALL American D3: 10V-307 (vehicle speed control), 10V-306 (vehicle speed control), 09V-481 (structure). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What is the most common problem with the 2010 Blue Bird ALL American D3?
Owners report service brakes problems most often (1 reports), followed by steering (1). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 98,829 miles.
Are Blue Bird recall repairs free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Blue Bird dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.