2004 Blue Bird Commercial recalls and problems

The 2004 Blue Bird Commercial has 1 recall and 0 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.

How the 2004 compares

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1recalls

0complaints

0crashes

0fires

0injuries

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1 recall

Service Brakes

Nov 13, 2002 · NHTSA campaign 02V302000 · 485 vehicles

Problem: On certain front engine school and transit buses equipped with hydraulic brakes, the rear hydraulic brake hose could contact the frame rail and abrade, allowing brake fluid leakage.

Original NHTSA wording

ON CERTAIN FRONT ENGINE SCHOOL AND TRANSIT BUSES EQUIPPED WITH HYDRAULIC BRAKES, THE REAR HYDRAULIC BRAKE HOSE COULD CONTACT THE FRAME RAIL AND ABRADE, ALLOWING BRAKE FLUID LEAKAGE.

Risk: If this occurs, vehicle braking could be affected, increasing the risk of a crash.

Original NHTSA wording

IF THIS OCCURS, VEHICLE BRAKING COULD BE AFFECTED, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Remedy & notes

Dealers will inspect the rear brake hose to frame rail clearance and reposition the brake hose clamps at the axle to ensure adequate clearance. Any chafed brake hoses will be replaced. Owner notification began December 12, 2002. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact Blue Bird at 1-478-822-2242.

Also, customers can contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Recall text as published by NHTSA and the manufacturer.

2004 vs. other Blue Bird Commercial years

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Questions

Does the 2004 Blue Bird Commercial have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign covering the 2004 Blue Bird Commercial, the latest from Nov 13, 2002 (service brakes). A recall applies to specific vehicles: enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours is affected and still open.

What are the most common problems with the 2004 Blue Bird Commercial?

Few complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2004 Blue Bird Commercial.