2001 Blue Bird Micro Bird recalls and problems
The 2001 Blue Bird Micro Bird has 3 safety recalls. Recall repairs are free at any Blue Bird dealer.
Recalls may cover only some 2001 Blue Bird Micro Bird vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.
2001 Blue Bird Micro Bird recalls
Recall 07V-552: Electrical System
Problem: 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.
Fix: 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 02V-160: Seat Belts
Problem: 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.
Fix: 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 01V-316: Child Seat
Problem: 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.
Fix: 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.
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Frequently asked questions
Does the 2001 Blue Bird Micro Bird have any recalls?
Yes — NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2001 Blue Bird Micro Bird: 07V-552 (electrical system), 02V-160 (seat belts), 01V-316 (child seat). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Are Blue Bird recall repairs free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Blue Bird dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.