2004 Blue Bird L4RE Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other L4RE years
- Not enough data 1st of 8 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2004 Blue Bird L4RE. That is the most of any L4RE model year in the database (8 years). The most reported problem area is structure (1 complaints, 100%), typically at around 245,000 miles. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 1owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2004 Blue Bird L4RE problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Structure | 1 | 100% | 245,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
2004 Blue Bird L4RE recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel
Problem: Nabi is recalling 239 my 2002-2007 blue bird c4re and l4re transit buses equipped with a 'prx1' module. The prx1 module is a device which transmits an electric signal to the instrument cluster, which is converted into an air system pressure reading on the dash mounted guage. On certain modules, tis reading is inaccurate causing the displayed pressure to be outside the tolerance of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 121, 'air brake systems.'
Risk: If the air brake system develops a leak, the bvehicle operator may not be aware due to the inaccurate dash reading. If a leak occurs, the safety/'emergency brakes could set without adequate warning, applying the brakes partially, which could result in loss of vehicle control, possibly causing a crash.
Fix: Nabi will provide instructions to vehicle owners/end-users to add a specific wire to the module, correcting the problem. The recall began on august 5, 2008. Owners may contact nabi at
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.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
On our 2004 and 2005 l4re bluebird buses where the steering gear mounts to the frame the frame is cracking around the bolt holes. We have a fleet of 8 and we have found 4 with cracks. *kb
Other Blue Bird L4RE years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 L4RE | 0 | 2 |
| 2008 L4RE | 0 | 3 |
| 2007 L4RE | 0 | 4 |
| 2006 L4RE | 0 | 1 |
| 2005 L4RE | 0 | 1 |
| 2004 | 1 | 1 |
| 2003 L4RE | 0 | 1 |
| 2002 L4RE | 0 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2004 Blue Bird L4RE?
Owners most often report structure problems. The top one, structure, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2004 Blue Bird L4RE?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2004 Blue Bird L4RE a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other L4RE model years, the 2004 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.