2001 Blue Bird Q-BUS Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Q-BUS years
- Not enough data 1st of 9 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 5 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
NHTSA has received no owner complaints about the 2001 Blue Bird Q-BUS so far. There are 5 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 0owner complaints
- 5safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
2001 Blue Bird Q-BUS recalls (5)
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Vehicle speed control
Problem: Certain 2001 through 2005 all american, commercial series, and q-bus school and transit buses equipped with john deere 8.1 cng engines. The subject buses equipped with the john deere engines may surge inappropriately due to erractic operation of the air throttle if the engine is taken from full to zero load.
Risk: Unexpected engine surge could result in a vehicle crash, possibly resulting in personal injury.
Fix: John deere will notify blue bird's customers and repair the engines free of charge. Customers are being instructed to contact john deere at 1-800-jd-engine.
Suspension
Problem: Vehicle description: school buses equipped with hendrickson rear air suspension. Inadequate tightening of the 5/8" bolts on the rear air suspension hanger bolts and on rear axle torque arm axle seat studs.
Risk: Insufficient tightening permits movement between the components that could result in bolts and studs breaking, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the 5/8" grade 8-hanger bolts. In addition, axle spring seat fasteners will be checked for proper tightness and, if needed, tightened to specifications. Owner notification began january 18, 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 1-478-822-2242.
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.
Electrical system:wiring
Problem: Vehicle description: school and transit buses equipped with rear mounted engines. The 12-volt power supply cable(s) may be chaffed by hoses, harnesses, frame components, or clamps.
Risk: This condition can result in power failure and/or risk of fire in the engine compartment.
Fix: Dealers will remove and inspect the 12-volt power cable(s) from the battery to the starter and, if necessary, will replace the cables. Owner notification began july 30, 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.
Other Blue Bird Q-BUS years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 Q-BUS | 0 | 1 |
| 2002 Q-BUS | 0 | 2 |
| 2001 | 0 | 5 |
| 2000 Q-BUS | 0 | 6 |
| 1999 Q-BUS | 0 | 5 |
| 1998 Q-BUS | 0 | 4 |
| 1997 Q-BUS | 0 | 2 |
| 1996 Q-BUS | 0 | 2 |
| 1995 Q-BUS | 0 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2001 Blue Bird Q-BUS?
NHTSA has no owner complaints on file yet.
Was there a recall on the 2001 Blue Bird Q-BUS?
Yes, 5 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2001 Blue Bird Q-BUS a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Q-BUS model years, the 2001 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.