2000 Blue Bird Q-BUSProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 0 owner complaints about the 2000 Blue Bird Q-BUS. It is covered by 6 safety recalls.

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 2, 2001. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2000 Blue Bird Q-BUS has problems

0 complaints 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

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

6 recalls

2000 Blue Bird Q-BUS 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

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

Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal

Recall 00V-230 · Aug 17, 2000 · 6,914 vehicles

Risk. THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE THE PEDAL TO GO TO FULL THROTTLE IF BOTH RETURN SPRINGS BREAK, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

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–no report yet

Controls: foot control/valve

Recall 00V-162 · Jun 12, 2000 · 9,687 vehicles

Risk. UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS, SUCH AS PARKED ON AN INCLINE, DRIVER ACTIVATES THE PARKING BRAKE BUT REMOVES FOOT FROM THE THREADLE VALVE, THE BUS COULD ROLL BEFORE…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Supply: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

Recall 00V-051 · Feb 22, 2000 · 3,113 vehicles

Risk. WITH THE BRAKE SYSTEM INSTALLED INCORRECTLY, FUTURE MAINTENANCE MIGHT BE AFFECTED BY THIS INCONSISTENCY, CAUSING THE BRAKES TO BE INSTALLED INCORRECT,…

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

2000 vs. every other Q-BUS 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 Q-BUS median. How we score

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  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated

Own a 2000 Q-BUS?

Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.