2001 Blue Bird Commercial Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Commercial years
- Not enough data 1st of 5 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2001 Blue Bird Commercial. That is the most of any Commercial model year in the database (5 years). The most reported problem area is equipment (1 complaints, 100%), typically at around 999,999 miles. There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 1owner complaints
- 2safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2001 Blue Bird Commercial problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Equipment | 1 | 100% | 999,999 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
2001 Blue Bird Commercial recalls (2)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Service brakes, air:drum:chamber
Problem: Vehicle description: school and transit buses. Insufficient torque on the arvin-meritor air brake chamber mounting nuts can allow the nuts to loosen over time.
Risk: This condition could reduce braking of the vehicle, possibly resulting in a crash.
Fix: Dealers will inspect the torque values on each brake chamber nut and tighten to specifications. Owner notification began november 16, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact blue bird at 1-912-822-2242.
Service brakes, air:slack adjusters
Problem: Vehicle description: school and transit buses equipped with a combination spicer j230 rear axle, spring suspension, and crewson brunner automatic slack adjusters. The crewson brunner slack adjuster contacts a u-bolt mounting bracket when a combination of the listed components are installed. The combination does not allow for full extension of the slack adjuster when brakes are applied.
Risk: This can cause a potential for reduced braking effort, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will install modified u-bolt brackets that will provide the needed clearance. Owner notification began march 15, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact blue bird at 1-912-825-2021.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
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 public transit company that i use to comute to work for a 55 minutes each way uses blue bird buses. The transit company is yuba-sutter transit based in marysville, ca. The newer blue bird buses lack appropriate ventilation. Today, it was approximately 100 degrees, and the air…
Other Blue Bird Commercial years
← 2000 Commercial · 2002 Commercial →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 Commercial | 0 | 1 |
| 2003 Commercial | 0 | 1 |
| 2002 Commercial | 0 | 1 |
| 2001 | 1 | 2 |
| 2000 Commercial | 0 | 3 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2001 Blue Bird Commercial?
Owners most often report equipment problems. The top one, equipment, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2001 Blue Bird Commercial?
Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2001 Blue Bird Commercial a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Commercial model years, the 2001 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.