Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2001 Blue Bird All American
NHTSA data on file today
The 2001 Blue Bird All American has 14 NHTSA recall campaigns and 1 owner complaint on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #05V382000 BATTERY DISCONNECT SWITCH NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #05V152000 ENGINE SURGING/JOHN DEERE NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #05V062000 FUEL LIFT PUMP/CUMMINS/ENGINE STALLING NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #03V362000 BLUE BIRD/SEAT BELT BOLTS NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #03V363000 BLUE BIRD/FMVSS 221/FLOOR STRUCTURE BOLTS NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #03V364000 BLUE BIRD/SEATS EQUIPPED W/OPTIONAL SEAT BELTS NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #02V160002 BLUE BIRD/AM SAFE/SEAT BELT RETRACTORS NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #02V185000 BLUE BIRD/FMVSS 101/LABEL NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #01V338000 BLUE BIRD/SUSPENSION NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #01V320000 BLUE BIRD/BRAKE MOUNTING NUTS NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #01V191000 BLUE BIRD/12-VOLT POWER SUPPLY CABLE NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #01V060000 BLUE BIRD/SLACK ADJUSTER NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #00V279004 BLUE BIRD/MERITOR WABCO ABS/FMVSS 105 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #00V245000 BLUE BIRD/STEERING SHAFT PINCH BOLTS NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Fuel System, Gasoline 1 complaint
- Fuel System, Other 1 complaint
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $5,000–$8,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2001 Blue Bird All American has several critical recalls, particularly involving the electrical system and brakes, which can impact reliability. The frequency of issues like engine stalling and air brake failures signify potential safety risks and costly repairs.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Battery disconnect | 50,000–70,000 miles | $200–$600 | common |
| Fuel pump | 60,000–90,000 miles | $800–$1,200 | occasional |
| Air brakes | 50,000–80,000 miles | $500–$1,000 | common |
| Seat belt system | 30,000–60,000 miles | $100–$400 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter changes
- Brake inspections and adjustments
- Battery terminal cleaning
- Fuel system inspection
- Air suspension check
- Steering system lubrication
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Unresponsive accelerator pedal
- Battery warning lights
- Loose or disconnected seat belts
- Air brake warning lights
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2001 Blue Bird All American at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.