2001 Blue Bird School Bus Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

2001 Blue Bird School Bus recalls

No safety recalls on file for the 2001 Blue Bird School Bus.

Most common 2001 Blue Bird School Bus problems

Problem areas named in the 2 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem area	Reports
Engine And Engine Cooling	2

What owners report

2014-08-13, Engine And Engine Cooling
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 BLUE BIRD SCHOOL BUS. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH, THE THERMOSTAT HEATER HOSE RUPTURED AND CAUSED COOLANT TO LEAK INTO THE CENTER AREA OF THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT. THE HOT COOLANT SPILLED ONTO TWO OCCUPANTS, WHO SUSTAINED SECOND DEGREE BURNS TO BOTH LEGS. MEDICAL ATTENTION WAS RECEIVED. THERE WAS A RECALL ASSOCIATED WITH NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V313000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING) FOR 2008-2013 MODEL YEAR VEHICLES. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE.

2014-07-23, Engine And Engine Cooling
DURING BUS RIDE HOME, A COOLANT LINE INSIDE THE PASSENGER AREA RUPTURED AND SPEWED HOT ANTIFREEZE ONTO THE STUDENT PASSENGERS. TWO STUDENTS WERE BURNED WITH 2ND TO 3RD DEGREE BURNS. *TR

2001 Blue Bird School Bus questions

Does the 2001 Blue Bird School Bus have any recalls?

No. NHTSA has no safety recalls on file for the 2001 Blue Bird School Bus at this time.

What are the most common problems with the 2001 Blue Bird School Bus?

Based on 2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Engine And Engine Cooling (2).

How do I check if a recall on my 2001 Blue Bird School Bus has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.