2001 Blue Bird TC2000: recalls and complaints

NHTSA lists 12 recall campaigns for the 2001 Blue Bird TC2000. The newest campaign is 05V382000. NHTSA received the report on 31 Aug 2005. The NHTSA record gives the component Electrical System / 12v/24v/48v Battery. NHTSA has no complaint on file for this model year. 1 NHTSA investigation names this model year.

The NHTSA recall file shows no do-not-drive advisory and no park-outside advisory on these campaigns.

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Remedy of the newest campaign, 05V382000, in the NHTSA record

Blue bird will notify its owners and instruct them on how to repair the switch. The recall began on october 19 , 2005. Owners may contact blue bird at 478-822-2242.

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Recall campaigns

12 campaigns, newest first. 41,008 units in total.

05V38200031 Aug 2005Electrical System / 12v/24v/48v Battery
05V06200022 Feb 2005Fuel System, Diesel
04V42600030 Aug 2004Equipment Adaptive/Mobility
03V3640008 Oct 2003Seats
02V1600025 Sep 2002Seat Belts / Front / Retractor
02V18500015 Jul 2002Equipment / Other / Labels
02V15500013 Jun 2002Seats
01V3380002 Nov 2001Suspension
01V3200005 Oct 2001Service Brakes, Air / Drum / Chamber
01V19100011 Jun 2001Electrical System / Wiring
01V06000023 Feb 2001Service Brakes, Air / Slack Adjusters
00V27900418 Dec 2000Service Brakes, Air / Antilock

05V382000Received 31 Aug 2005. 5,863 units.
Electrical System / 12v/24v/48v Battery
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Certain 2001 through 2006 my blue bird all american, tc2000, and vision transit school buses manufactured between january 5, 2001, and july 15, 2005. These buses are equipped with a battery disconnect switch that has connections that may be loose on the battery switch studs creating the potential for the bus to shut down while in operation.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
Should the bus shut down while in operation, a vehicle crash could occur.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Blue bird will notify its owners and instruct them on how to repair the switch. The recall began on october 19 , 2005. Owners may contact blue bird at 478-822-2242.
Report filed by BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY. Manufacturer campaign number R05KA. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 19 Oct 2005.
05V062000Received 22 Feb 2005. 18,891 units.
Fuel System, Diesel
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Certain 1998 through 2002 blue bird all american, tc2000 school and transit buses, and commercial series buses equipped with cummins isb diesel engines. The fuel pump could fail to transfer fuel appropriately creating an engine stall condition.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
Should the engine stall while the vehicle is in use, a possible vehicle crash could occur.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Customers will be notified by cummins to bring their vehicles to an authorized dealer to have the fuel lift pump replaced free of charge. For more information, customers may contact cummins at 1-800-diesels.
Report filed by BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY. Manufacturer campaign number R05JL.
04V426000Received 30 Aug 2004. 372 units.
Equipment Adaptive/Mobility
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Certain blue bird 1999-2005 all american, tc/2000, micro bird, vision, conventional, and commercial series school buses equipped with sure-loc wheelchair securement systems and manufactured between february 17, 1999, and august 13, 2004. Certain sure-lok wheelchair tie-down securement assemblies p/n 8625-13. The sprocket teeth of the retractor assembly may be out of alignment causing the load pawl not to fully seat in the sprocket teeth.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
In the event of a vehicle crash, the wheelchair may not be adequately secured possibly resulting in injuries.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Blue bird will notify its customers and replace the defective part free of charge. The recall began september 21, 2004. Owners who take their buses to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact at blue bird at 478-822-2242.
Report filed by BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY. Manufacturer campaign number R04JB. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 21 Sep 2004.
03V364000Received 8 Oct 2003. 3,825 units.
Seats
Defect, in the NHTSA record
On certain school buses equipped with optional seat belts or seat belt "ready" seats, some belts were installed with only two bolts rather than the required three (3) bolts.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
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.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Blue bird will furnish to distributors and owners, parts and instructions necessary to install the missing bolt free of charge. Owner notification is expected to on november 3, 2003. 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 1-478-822-2242.
Report filed by BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY. Manufacturer campaign number R03HB. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 3 Nov 2003.
02V160002Received 5 Sep 2002. 58 units.
Seat Belts / Front / Retractor
Defect, in the NHTSA record
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.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
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.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
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.
Report filed by BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY. Manufacturer campaign number R02GG. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 27 Sep 2002.
02V185000Received 15 Jul 2002. 408 units.
Equipment / Other / Labels
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Certain transit buses fail to comply with requirements of federal motor vehicle standard no. 101, "controls and displays." this standard requires specific labeling for "engine start" and "engine stop." the wording of the labels on these vehicles do not meet the requirements of the standard.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
The operator could place the engine switch in a position other than that intended, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Owners will be provided with new decals and installation instructions. Owner notification began august 29, 2002. Owners who do not receive the free label and installation instructions within a reasonable time should contact blue bird at 1-478-822-2242.
Report filed by BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY. Manufacturer campaign number R02GB. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 29 Aug 2002.
02V155000Received 13 Jun 2002. 39 units.
Seats
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Certain school buses equipped with optional high back seats with 9" split sash, pushout windows fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 217, "bus emergency exits and window retention and release." the affected units have seats located incorrectly with respect to the pushout window openings.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
In the event of an emergency, an occupant may not be able to properly exit the vehicle.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Dealers will relocate the seats and pushout windows. Owner notification began july 24, 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 1-478-825-2021.
Report filed by BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY. Manufacturer campaign number R02FZ. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 24 Jul 2002.
01V338000Received 2 Nov 2001. 2,692 units.
Suspension
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Vehicle description: school buses equipped with hendrickson rear air suspension. Inadequate tightening of the 5/8" bolts on the rear air suspension hanger bolts and on rear axle torque arm axle seat studs.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
Insufficient tightening permits movement between the components that could result in bolts and studs breaking, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Dealers will replace the 5/8" grade 8-hanger bolts. In addition, axle spring seat fasteners will be checked for proper tightness and, if needed, tightened to specifications. Owner notification began january 18, 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 1-478-822-2242.
Report filed by BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY. Manufacturer campaign number R01FL. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 18 Jan 2002.
01V320000Received 5 Oct 2001. 1,500 units.
Service Brakes, Air / Drum / Chamber
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Vehicle description: school and transit buses. Insufficient torque on the arvin-meritor air brake chamber mounting nuts can allow the nuts to loosen over time.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
This condition could reduce braking of the vehicle, possibly resulting in a crash.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Dealers will inspect the torque values on each brake chamber nut and tighten to specifications. Owner notification began november 16, 2001. 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.
Report filed by BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY. Manufacturer campaign number R01FK. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 16 Nov 2001.
01V191000Received 11 Jun 2001. 5,631 units.
Electrical System / Wiring
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Vehicle description: school and transit buses equipped with rear mounted engines. The 12-volt power supply cable(s) may be chaffed by hoses, harnesses, frame components, or clamps.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
This condition can result in power failure and/or risk of fire in the engine compartment.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Dealers will remove and inspect the 12-volt power cable(s) from the battery to the starter and, if necessary, will replace the cables. Owner notification began july 30, 2001. 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.
Report filed by BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY. Manufacturer campaign number R01FF. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 30 Jul 2001.
01V060000Received 23 Feb 2001. 460 units.
Service Brakes, Air / Slack Adjusters
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Vehicle description: school and transit buses equipped with a combination spicer j230 rear axle, spring suspension, and crewson brunner automatic slack adjusters. The crewson brunner slack adjuster contacts a u-bolt mounting bracket when a combination of the listed components are installed. The combination does not allow for full extension of the slack adjuster when brakes are applied.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
This can cause a potential for reduced braking effort, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Dealers will install modified u-bolt brackets that will provide the needed clearance. Owner notification began march 15, 2001. 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 1-912-825-2021.
Report filed by BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY. Manufacturer campaign number R01EM. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 15 Mar 2001.
00V279004Received 18 Dec 2000. 1,269 units.
Service Brakes, Air / Antilock
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Vehicle description: transit and school buses equipped with meritor wabco phase 1, d-version antilock brake system (ABS), fail to comply to the requirements of FMVSS no. 105, "hydraulic and electric brake systems." an internal diagnostic system in the ABS may not detect an extreme wheel speed sensor air gap. Such a condition could possibly occur during (1) original assembly or (2) subsequent wheel end service.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
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) where the air gap exists, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
The ABS ECU will be removed and replaced or the ECU will be reprogrammed.
Report filed by BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY. Manufacturer campaign number R00EJ. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 12 Feb 2001.

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Complaints by component

The NHTSA complaint file has no complaint for this model year.

Investigations

NHTSA investigations that name the 2001 Blue Bird TC2000
Number	Type	Subject	Component	Opened	Closed	Campaign
PE05028	Preliminary evaluation	SCHOOL BUS STALLS	Electrical System / 12v/24v/48v Battery / Cables	25 May 2005	27 Sep 2005	05V382000

Investigation: A study of a possible safety defect by the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. An investigation with no closing date in the NHTSA file is open.

Other model years

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NHTSA page of the 2001 Blue Bird TC2000The recalls, the complaints and the investigations that NHTSA shows for this model year.

Cite this page

Recall Register. 2001 Blue Bird TC2000: recalls and complaints. https://recallregister.com/vehicle/blue-bird/tc2000/2001/. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, recall, complaint and investigation files. Data through 29 Sep 2026.

Sources

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation
Licence: US government work, public domain
Recall file through: 29 Sep 2026
Complaint file through: 29 Mar 2018
First complaint in the file: 1 Jan 1995
Manufacturer in the recall file: BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY

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Questions

How many units are in the recall campaigns for the 2001 Blue Bird TC2000?: 41,008 units in 12 campaigns. A campaign can name other models and model years, and its units include them.
How many recall campaigns does the Blue Bird TC2000 have for all model years?: NHTSA lists 64 recall campaigns for the Blue Bird TC2000, model years 1987 to 2005. 12 of them name the 2001 model year.
Is an NHTSA investigation of the 2001 Blue Bird TC2000 open?: No. The 1 investigation that names this model year has a closing date in the NHTSA file.