2002 Blue Bird Q-BUS Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Apr 15, 2005 · 0 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other Q-BUS years
Not enough data 1st of 9 for complaints
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

NHTSA has received no owner complaints about the 2002 Blue Bird Q-BUS so far. There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year.

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

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2002 Blue Bird Q-BUS recalls (2)

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Vehicle speed controlApr 7, 2005 · NHTSA campaign 05V152000 · 486 vehicles

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.

Service brakes, air:drum:chamberOct 5, 2001 · NHTSA campaign 01V320000 · 1,500 vehicles

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.

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2002 Blue Bird Q-BUS?

NHTSA has no owner complaints on file yet.

Was there a recall on the 2002 Blue Bird Q-BUS?

Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.

Was the 2002 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 2002 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.