2001 Blue Bird Micro Bird Problems: 0 Complaints, 3 Recalls

The worst 2001 Blue Bird Micro Bird problems

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Electrical system: wiring: fuses and circuit breakersReported December 5, 2007 · 1,747 vehicles affected

What is wrong: 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.
Remedy: 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.

Recall number 07V552000 · Recall details

Seat belts: front: retractorReported September 5, 2002 · 58 vehicles affected

What is wrong: 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.
Remedy: 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.

Recall number 02V160002 · Recall details

Child seatReported October 3, 2001 · 19 vehicles affected

What is wrong: 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.
Remedy: 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.

Recall number 01V316000 · Recall details

Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.

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Is the 2001 Blue Bird Micro Bird reliable?

Owners have filed 0 complaints about the 2001 Blue Bird Micro Bird.

What is the most common problem with the 2001 Blue Bird Micro Bird?

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How many recalls does the 2001 Blue Bird Micro Bird have?

3 recalls, covering electrical system, seat belts and child seat.

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