2004 Blue Bird Commercial problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just 0 complaints on file for the 2004 Blue Bird Commercial — too few to judge reliability from owner reports alone — but one recall campaign applies to this year, so any used example should have its VIN checked for completed recall work.

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How does 2004 compare to other Commercial years?

Commercial NHTSA complaints by model year, 2004 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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Does the 2004 Blue Bird Commercial have recalls?

1 NHTSA recall campaign on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

02V302000BrakesNovember 13, 2002 · 485 units

Defect

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.

Consequence

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

Remedy

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.

2004 Blue Bird Commercial — common questions

Is the 2004 Blue Bird Commercial reliable?

The record is thin — 0 NHTSA complaints — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 1 recall should be verified as completed.

Does the 2004 Blue Bird Commercial have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign affecting the 2004 Blue Bird Commercial. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.

How does 2004 compare to other Commercial years?

Does the 2004 Blue Bird Commercial have recalls?

2004 Blue Bird Commercial — common questions

Is the 2004 Blue Bird Commercial reliable?

Does the 2004 Blue Bird Commercial have recalls?

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