2001 Blue Bird Buses Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Sep 4, 2003 · 2 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other Buses years
Not enough data 1st of 6 for complaints
Safety recalls
None on file
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2001 Blue Bird Buses. That is the most of any Buses model year in the database (6 years). The most reported problem area is fuel system, gasoline (1 complaints, 50%). There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 2001 Blue Bird Buses problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Fuel System, Gasoline1
Service Brakes, Hydraulic1 · ~35 mi
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Fuel System, Gasoline150%———
Service Brakes, Hydraulic150%35——

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2001, with 1 complaints
2001: 1200112003: 120031

n = 2 complaints · Source: NHTSA

2001 Blue Bird Buses recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 2001 Blue Bird Buses.

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Recent owner reports

Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.

The abs light will be on for several days. Then the bus, at about 35 mi. Pr. Hr., will shutter, like the driver is making an emergency stop. This last just a few seconds and the abs light will go off. This happens three or four times in a month. *ak this has been going on for about a year.

Service Brakes, Hydraulic · received Sep 4, 2003 · NHTSA complaint 10037205

Fuel filter, located on underside of bus near the engine, developed a spontaneous leak, spilling two gallons of fuel. Dealer has repaired school bus, and manufacturer has been notified. Please provide additional information.*ak

Fuel System, Gasoline · received Sep 14, 2001 · NHTSA complaint 896339

Other Blue Bird Buses years

← 2000 Buses · 2002 Buses →

YearComplaintsRecalls
2002 Buses20
200120
2000 Buses10
1997 Buses10
1996 Buses10
1995 Buses10

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2001 Blue Bird Buses?

Owners most often report fuel system, gasoline, service brakes, hydraulic problems. The top one, fuel system, gasoline, accounts for 1 complaint.

Was there a recall on the 2001 Blue Bird Buses?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 2001 Blue Bird Buses a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Buses model years, the 2001 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.