2004 Blue Bird Express 4500 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Express 4500 years
- Not enough data 1st of 4 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 4 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
NHTSA has received no owner complaints about the 2004 Blue Bird Express 4500 so far. There are 4 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 0owner complaints
- 4safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
2004 Blue Bird Express 4500 recalls (4)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Electrical system
Problem: Blue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain model year 2004 Ultra LMB, 2003-2006 Ultra LF and 2004-2007 Express commercial buses equipped with Sure Power-brand battery equalizers containing a particular epoxy sealing, aka 'potting', compound. The specific potting compound used in the subject products for insulation was found to be capable of conducting electricity after being exposed to heat.
Risk: Once electrically conductive, the material is capable of melting and burning, increasing the risk of a fire.
Fix: Blue Bird will notify owners, and dealers will replace the equalizers, free of charge. The recall began on December 17, 2013. Owners may contact Blue Bird at 1-478-825-2021. Blue Bird's recall number is R13WN.
Service brakes, air:disc
Problem: Certain motor coaches, motor homes, commuter coaches, and transit buses equipped with arvin-meritor dx 225 air disc brakes, are experiencing excessive smoke in the wheel area due to overheating of the air disc brake pads.
Risk: A potential fire in the wheel may occur which may result in property damage or personal injury.
Fix: Arvin-meritor will inspect the brake assemblies to ensure proper set-up and operation. This recall began august 10, 2004. Owners should contact blue bird at 478-822-2242.
Service brakes, air:supply:check valve
Problem: Certain motor coaches fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 121, "air brake systems." these buses were manufactured without the check valve, which protects the front service brake reservoir.
Risk: Loss of air pressure could result in longer stopping distances which could result in a crash.
Fix: Dealers will add the required check valve to the front air brake service reservoir to insure compliance with fmvss no. 121. The recall began on july 30, 2004. Owners should contact blue bird at 478-822-2242.
Steering:linkages
Problem: On certain motor homes and transit coaches, incorrect torque application could have been applied to the clamp bolts and the drag link.
Risk: This could lead to the clamps becoming loose, causing misalignment of the steering axles, which could result in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the clamp bolts and and tighten to the required torque. Owner notification began on april 7, 2004. Owners should contact blue bird at 478-822-2242.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Other Blue Bird Express 4500 years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 Express 4500 | 0 | 2 |
| 2006 Express 4500 | 0 | 3 |
| 2005 Express 4500 | 0 | 1 |
| 2004 | 0 | 4 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2004 Blue Bird Express 4500?
NHTSA has no owner complaints on file yet.
Was there a recall on the 2004 Blue Bird Express 4500?
Yes, 4 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2004 Blue Bird Express 4500 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Express 4500 model years, the 2004 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.