- The 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.
- The 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.
- The 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.
Vehicle safety record
2000 Blue Bird Micro Bird Problems, complaints & recalls
No owner complaints about the 2000 Blue Bird Micro Bird have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 2 recalls, the latest in September 2002 for the retractor.
NHTSA data checked
BFewer problems than a typical Micro Bird year, for its age
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 2
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
2000 Blue Bird Micro Bird recalls 2
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
- The 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.
- The risk
- In the event of a crash, the child seat may not be properly attached increasing the risk of injury to the child.
- The 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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Blue Bird Micro Bird: every year compared
All Micro Bird years2000 Blue Bird Micro Bird vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 Blue Bird Micro Bird | 0 | 2 | B | |
| 2000 Blue Bird Blue Bird | 3 | 0 | D | Compare |
| 2000 Blue Bird LTC 40 | 1 | 5 | F | Compare |
| 2000 Blue Bird Buses | 1 | 0 | B | Compare |
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Questions about the 2000 Blue Bird Micro Bird
Does the 2000 Blue Bird Micro Bird have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2000 Blue Bird Micro Bird: retractor (September 2002); child seat (October 2001). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
How many complaints has the 2000 Blue Bird Micro Bird had?
None have been filed with NHTSA so far.
Is the 2000 Blue Bird Micro Bird a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 65 out of 100 (grade B: fewer problems than a typical Blue Bird Micro Bird year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
What should I do if my 2000 Blue Bird Micro Bird has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data