The worst 2001 Blue Bird Q-Bus problems
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Recalls 5
Vehicle speed control
- What is wrong
- 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.
- 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.
Recall number 05V152000 · Recall details
Suspension
- What is wrong
- 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.
- 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. 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.
Recall number 01V338000 · Recall details
Service brakes, air: drum: chamber
- What is wrong
- 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.
- 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 service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact blue bird at 1‑912‑822‑2242.
Recall number 01V320000 · Recall details
Electrical system: wiring
- What is wrong
- 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.
- 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 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 01V191000 · Recall details
Service brakes, air: slack adjusters
- What is wrong
- 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.
- 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 do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact blue bird at 1‑912‑825‑2021.
Recall number 01V060000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 2001 Blue Bird Q-Bus 2
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Is the 2001 Blue Bird Q-Bus reliable?
Owners have filed 0 complaints about the 2001 Blue Bird Q-Bus.
What is the most common problem with the 2001 Blue Bird Q-Bus?
There are not enough complaints to tell.
How many recalls does the 2001 Blue Bird Q-Bus have?
5 recalls, covering vehicle speed control, suspension and service brakes, air.
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