2001 Blue Bird Micro Bird Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Micro Bird years
- Not enough data 1st of 17 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 3 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
NHTSA has received no owner complaints about the 2001 Blue Bird Micro Bird so far. There are 3 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 0owner complaints
- 3safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
2001 Blue Bird Micro Bird recalls (3)
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Electrical system:wiring:fuses and circuit breakers
Problem: Certain my 2001 through 2007 blue bird micro bird model school buses mounted on ford diesel chassis produced with an optional battery compartment manufactured from december 14, 2000, through september 5, 2007. A fusible link provided on the ford chassis pdu power cable was removed when the cable was shortened to accommodate an optional battery compartment.
Risk: A vehicle fire can occur.
Fix: Blue bird will notify owners and repair the buses by installing a fusible link in the pdu power cable circuit and will also provide protective loom to be used as temporary protection around any sections of the power cable that the owner identifies as being damaged or chafed. The recall began on may 8, 2008. Owners can contact blue bird at 478-822-2242.
Seat belts:front:retractor
Problem: On certain school and transit buses equipped with passenger seat belts with retractors, the cover halves for the retractable portion of the belt can separate completely and release the seat belt connector. If this occurs, one of the load bearing pins in the connector could separate from the connector and render the seat belt unusable. In the event of a crash, the seat occupant would not be properly restrained resulting in an injury. The seat belt supplier, am-safe, will provide a snap on "over-cover" to owners to prevent the seat belt cover from separating.
Risk: If this occurs, one of the load bearing pins in the connector could separate from the connector and render the seat belt unusable. In the event of a crash, the seat occupant would not be properly restrained resulting in an injury.
Fix: Owners will be provided a snap-on "over-cover" to prevent the seat belt cover from separating. Owner notification is expected to begin on or about september 27, 2002. Owners who do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact blue bird at 1-478-822-2242.
Child seat
Problem: Vehicle description: certain 10,000 lb. Gvwr non-school buses with chassis fail to comply with the requirements of fmvss no. 225 "child restraint anchorage systems." these vehicles were manufactured without an upper tether anchorage as required by the standard.
Risk: In the event of a crash, the child seat may not be properly attached increasing the risk of injury to the child.
Fix: Blue bird is designing an upper tether anchorage point to affix to seat frame. Owner notification began january 30, 2002. 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.
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.
Other Blue Bird Micro Bird years
← 2000 Micro Bird · 2002 Micro Bird →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 Micro Bird | 0 | 5 |
| 2010 Micro Bird | 0 | 12 |
| 2009 Micro Bird | 0 | 14 |
| 2008 Micro Bird | 0 | 16 |
| 2007 Micro Bird | 0 | 10 |
| 2006 Micro Bird | 0 | 10 |
| 2005 Micro Bird | 0 | 4 |
| 2004 Micro Bird | 0 | 5 |
| 2003 Micro Bird | 0 | 5 |
| 2002 Micro Bird | 0 | 5 |
| 2001 | 0 | 3 |
| 2000 Micro Bird | 0 | 2 |
| 1999 Micro Bird | 0 | 2 |
| 1998 Micro Bird | 0 | 4 |
| 1997 Micro Bird | 0 | 4 |
| 1996 Micro Bird | 0 | 2 |
| 1995 Micro Bird | 0 | 2 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2001 Blue Bird Micro Bird?
NHTSA has no owner complaints on file yet.
Was there a recall on the 2001 Blue Bird Micro Bird?
Yes, 3 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2001 Blue Bird Micro Bird a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Micro Bird model years, the 2001 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.