2004 Blue Bird Mini Bird Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Mini Bird years
- Not enough data 1st of 10 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2004 Blue Bird Mini Bird. That is the most of any Mini Bird model year in the database (10 years). The most reported problem area is vehicle speed control (1 complaints, 100%), typically at around 118,200 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash. There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 1owner complaints
- 2safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2004 Blue Bird Mini Bird 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 100% | 118,200 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
2004 Blue Bird Mini Bird recalls (2)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Other:school bus stop arm assembly
Problem: Certain school buses originally sold in or currently registered in the following states: alaska, colorado, connecticut, delaware, idaho, illinois, indiana, iowa, kansas, kentucky, maine, maryland, massachusetts, michigan, minnesota, missouri, montana, nebraska, nevada, new hampshire, new jersey, new mexico, new york, north dakota, ohio, oregon, pennsylvania, rhode island, south dakota, tennessee, utah, vermont, virginia, washington, west virginia, wisconsin, wyoming, and the district of columbia. In extremely cold weather, the microswitches used internally to position the stop arm sign in the open and closed positions may malfunction, causing the sign to open or close in an improper position, or to not open at all.
Risk: Should the stop arm not perform properly, a child or pedestrian may be endangered by passing vehicles should the motorist not stop at the correct location.
Fix: Blue bird will notify its customers and replace the original switch with a switch pack that is not sensitive to extreme cold weather and will inspect to ensure the microswitch heater wiring is properly connected free of charge. The recall began on august 12, 2005. Owners may contact blue bird at 478-822-2242.
Other:school bus stop arm assembly
Problem: Certain blue bird 2002 through 2006 my all american, conventional, minibird, microbird, vision, and tc2000 school buses originally sold in or currently registered in states other than the following states: alaska, colorado, connecticut, delaware, idaho, illinois, indiana, iowa, kansas, kentucky, maine, maryland, massachusetts, michigan, minnesota, missouri, montana, nebraska, nevada, new hampshire, new jersey, new mexico, new york, north dakota, ohio, oregon, pennsylvania, rhode island, south dakota, tennessee, utah, vermont, virginia, washington, west virginia, wisconsin, wyoming, and the district of columbia. In extremely cold weather, the microswitches used internally to position the sign in the open and closed positions may malfunction, causing the sign to open or close in an improper position, or to not open at all.
Risk: Should the stop arm not perform properly, a child or pedestrian may be endangered by passing motorists should the motorist not stop at the correct location.
Fix: Blue bird will notify all its customers of this campaign. For those buses operated in or near any of the states listed above, blue bird is encouraging the bus owners to obtain the replacement switch. For those buses operated in the warmer states, blue bird will replace the switch upon owner request. For those customers who request the remedy, blue bird will replace the original switch with a switch pack that is not sensitive to extreme cold weather and will inspect to ensure the microswitch heater wiring is properly connected. The safety improvement campaign began on august 12, 2005. Owners may 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.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Driver was pulling into a bus loading zone when the bus suddenly accelerated and rear ended a stopped school bus in front of it. The parked bus was full size school bus, our bus was a minibus built on a gm chassis. *tt
Other Blue Bird Mini Bird years
← 2003 Mini Bird · 2005 Mini Bird →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 Mini Bird | 1 | 2 |
| 2005 Mini Bird | 0 | 2 |
| 2004 | 1 | 2 |
| 2003 Mini Bird | 0 | 2 |
| 2002 Mini Bird | 0 | 2 |
| 1999 Mini Bird | 0 | 2 |
| 1998 Mini Bird | 0 | 2 |
| 1997 Mini Bird | 0 | 2 |
| 1996 Mini Bird | 0 | 3 |
| 1995 Mini Bird | 0 | 3 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2004 Blue Bird Mini Bird?
Owners most often report vehicle speed control problems. The top one, vehicle speed control, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2004 Blue Bird Mini Bird?
Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2004 Blue Bird Mini Bird a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Mini Bird model years, the 2004 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.