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2001 Blue Bird ALL AmericanProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 2001 Blue Bird ALL American, most often about the fuel system, gasoline. It is covered by 14 safety recalls.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls14Free fix at dealersOwner complaints10 with a crash, fire or injuryTop problem1Fuel system, gasoline

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through August 31, 2005. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2001 Blue Bird ALL American has problems

1 complaint grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Fuel system, gasoline10
Fuel system, other10

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

14 recalls

2001 Blue Bird ALL American recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

–no report yet

Electrical system: 12v/24v/48v battery

Recall 05V-382 · Aug 31, 2005 · 5,863 vehicles

Risk. SHOULD THE BUS SHUT DOWN WHILE IN OPERATION, A VEHICLE CRASH COULD OCCUR.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Vehicle speed control

Recall 05V-152 · Apr 7, 2005 · 486 vehicles

Risk. UNEXPECTED ENGINE SURGE COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN PERSONAL INJURY.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Fuel system, diesel

Recall 05V-062 · Feb 22, 2005 · 18,891 vehicles

Risk. SHOULD THE ENGINE STALL WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN USE, A POSSIBLE VEHICLE CRASH COULD OCCUR.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Show 10 more recalls
–no report yet

Seats

Recall 03V-364 · Oct 8, 2003 · 3,825 vehicles

Risk. THESE SEATS COULD DETACH FROM THE WALL SIDE ATTACHMENT POINTS IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY TO THE SEAT OCCUPANT.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Structure: body

Recall 03V-363 · Oct 8, 2003 · 8,088 vehicles

Risk. THE REAR OF THE DRIVER'S PLATFORM MAY NOT BE PROPERLY RETAINED IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH WHICH COULD INCREASE THE RISK OF INJURY OR DEATH TO PASSENGERS.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Front: retractor

Recall 02V-160 · Sep 5, 2002 · 58 vehicles

Risk. IF THIS OCCURS, ONE OF THE LOAD BEARING PINS IN THE CONNECTOR COULD SEPARATE FROM THE CONNECTOR AND RENDER THE SEAT BELT UNUSABLE.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Other: labels

Recall 02V-185 · Jul 15, 2002 · 408 vehicles

Risk. THE OPERATOR COULD PLACE THE ENGINE SWITCH IN A POSITION OTHER THAN THAT INTENDED, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Suspension

Recall 01V-338 · Nov 2, 2001 · 2,692 vehicles

Risk. INSUFFICIENT TIGHTENING PERMITS MOVEMENT BETWEEN THE COMPONENTS THAT COULD RESULT IN BOLTS AND STUDS BREAKING, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Electrical system: wiring

Recall 01V-191 · Jun 11, 2001 · 5,631 vehicles

Risk. THIS CONDITION CAN RESULT IN POWER FAILURE AND/OR RISK OF FIRE IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Service brakes, air: slack adjusters

Recall 01V-060 · Feb 23, 2001 · 460 vehicles

Risk. THIS CAN CAUSE A POTENTIAL FOR REDUCED BRAKING EFFORT, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Service brakes, air: antilock

Recall 00V-279 · Dec 18, 2000 · 1,269 vehicles

Risk. FAILURE OF THE ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNIT TO DETECT AN EXTREME WHEEL SPEED SENSOR AIR GAP CAN RESULT IN THE LOSS OF ANTILOCK BRAKING FUNCTION ON THE WHEEL(S)…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Steering: gear box (other than rack and pinion)

Recall 00V-245 · Aug 30, 2000 · 1,581 vehicles

Risk. THIS CAN RESULT IN DISENGAGEMENT OF THE STEERING SLIP SHAFT ASSEMBLY AND LOSS OF STEERING.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Blue Bird.

Best & worst years

2001 vs. every other ALL American year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the ALL American median. How we score

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1 investigation

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 2001 Blue Bird ALL American, and the recalls they led to.

  1. SCHOOL BUS STALLSPE05028 · closed Sep 27, 2005
    Led to recall 05V-382
In owners' words

What ALL American owners report

Recent fuel system, gasoline complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

DT: THE CALLER RECEIVED RECALL ON CUMMINS ISB ENGINE THAT INVOLVED ENGINE STALLING AND FUEL SUPPLY TO THE ENGINE. BUT COULD NOT GET THE WORK DONE. THIS COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF POWER. THE RECALLS INVOLVED FUEL PUMP AND FUEL PRESSURE SWITCH REPLACEMENT. THE CALLER HAD A TOTAL OF 6 RECALLS, AND FIRST…
Complaint 10132276 · Aug 10, 2005

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