How many recalls does the 2001 Blue Bird School Bus have?

The 2001 Blue Bird School Bus has no NHTSA safety recalls on record.

How do I check if my 2001 Blue Bird School Bus has an open recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN at NHTSA's official recall lookup (nhtsa.gov/recalls) to see open, unrepaired recalls for your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free.

What do owners complain about most on the 2001 Blue Bird School Bus?

Of 2 NHTSA complaints on file, the most-reported component is engine and engine cooling.

2001 Blue Bird School Bus Recalls

No recalls on record Updated July 2026

No NHTSA recalls on record for the 2001 Blue Bird School Bus. That means NHTSA has no open safety campaign for this vehicle — it does not guarantee the absence of problems. Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the engine and engine cooling. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Complaints by component

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Total complaints2

What owners report

Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.

“During bus ride home, a coolant line inside the passenger area ruptured and spewed hot antifreeze onto the student passengers. Two students were burned with 2nd to 3rd degree burns. *tr”

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING · reported 2014-06-03

“Tl* the contact owns a 2001 blue bird school bus. While driving approximately 50 mph, the thermostat heater hose ruptured and caused coolant to leak into the center area of the passenger compartment. The hot coolant spilled onto two occupants, who sustained second degree burns to both legs.…”

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING · reported 2014-06-03

Sources & methodology

Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2001 Blue Bird School Bus as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.