2001 Blue Bird Q-Bus Recalls, Complaints & Specs
5 safety recalls list the 2001 Blue Bird Q-Bus. Check your own VIN below.
5 safety recalls for the 2001 Blue Bird Q-Bus
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Vehicle speed control
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.
Remedy: 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.
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Suspension
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.
Remedy: 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.…
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Chamber (service brakes)
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.
Remedy: 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…
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Electrical system: wiring
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.
Remedy: 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…
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Slack adjusters (service brakes)
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…
Remedy: 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…
No owner complaints on file
NHTSA has no owner complaints on file for the 2001 Blue Bird Q-Bus. For context, the average model year in NHTSA's database has dozens; a zero can mean a reliable vehicle, a rare one, or both.
Compare Blue Bird Q-Bus model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Blue Bird Q-Bus model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 Blue Bird Q-Bus | 2 | 0 |
| 1993 Blue Bird Q-Bus | 3 | 0 |
| 1994 Blue Bird Q-Bus | 1 | 0 |
| 1995 Blue Bird Q-Bus | 1 | 0 |
| 1996 Blue Bird Q-Bus | 2 | 0 |
| 1997 Blue Bird Q-Bus | 2 | 0 |
| 1998 Blue Bird Q-Bus | 4 | 0 |
| 1999 Blue Bird Q-Bus | 5 | 0 |
| 2000 Blue Bird Q-Bus | 6 | 0 |
| 2001 Blue Bird Q-Bus | 5 | 0 |
| 2002 Blue Bird Q-Bus | 2 | 0 |
| 2003 Blue Bird Q-Bus | 1 | 0 |
Checking a specific 2001 Blue Bird Q-Bus
How do I know if my 2001 Blue Bird Q-Bus has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 5 campaigns currently list the 2001 Blue Bird Q-Bus; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Blue Bird dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 01V060000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
Other Blue Bird models
- All American52 complaints
- TC200038 complaints
- School Bus33 complaints
- Vision23 complaints
- Conventional14 complaints
- Blue Bird13 complaints
- Wanderlodge M450 Lxi9 complaints
- All American School Bus8 complaints
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.