Blue Bird Body Company: Safety Recalls in 2004
Updated on March 19, 2026.
There were 8 safety recalls made by Blue Bird Body Company in 2004. See the details of the recalls below.
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Data Source: NHTSA.
October 15, 2004
(Campaign #: R04JD)
BLUE BIRD/POWER DISTRIBUTION BOX CABLE CONNECTOR
ON CERTAIN 45' MOTOR HOMES, AN INCORRECT BUSSBAR CABLE CONNECTOR WAS INSTALLED IN THE MAIN POWER DISTRIBUTION BOX. UNDER HIGH LOAD CONDITIONS, ARCING AND SHORTING COULD OCCUR WHICH CAN DESTROY THE BUSSBAR ASSEMBLY AND CAUSE LOSS OF POWER TO THE ENGINE.
NHTSA ID: 04V494000
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
# of Units Affected: 10
Consequence Summary:
SUDDEN ENGINE SHUT-DOWN AND LOSS OF THE ABILITY TO MOVE THE VEHICLE OUT OF THE ROADWAY COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.
Corrective Action:
DEALERS REPLACED THE INCORRECT 150 AMP BUSSBAR CABLE CONNECTOR WITH A 600 AMP BUSSBAR CABLE CONNECTOR. ALL VEHICLES HAVE BEEN REPAIRED.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
August 30, 2004
(Campaign #: R04JB)
BLUE BIRD/SURE-LOC/WHEELCHAIR SECUREMENT SYSTEM
CERTAIN BLUE BIRD 1999-2005 ALL AMERICAN, TC/2000, MICRO BIRD, VISION, CONVENTIONAL, AND COMMERCIAL SERIES SCHOOL BUSES EQUIPPED WITH SURE-LOC WHEELCHAIR SECUREMENT SYSTEMS AND MANUFACTURED BETWEEN FEBRUARY 17, 1999, AND AUGUST 13, 2004. CERTAIN SURE-LOK WHEELCHAIR TIE-DOWN SECUREMENT ASSEMBLIES P/N 8625-13. THE SPROCKET TEETH OF THE RETRACTOR ASSEMBLY MAY BE OUT OF ALIGNMENT CAUSING THE LOAD PAWL NOT TO FULLY SEAT IN THE SPROCKET TEETH.
NHTSA ID: 04V426000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 372
Consequence Summary:
IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, THE WHEELCHAIR MAY NOT BE ADEQUATELY SECURED POSSIBLY RESULTING IN INJURIES.
Corrective Action:
BLUE BIRD WILL NOTIFY ITS CUSTOMERS AND REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE PART FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN SEPTEMBER 21, 2004. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR BUSES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT AT BLUE BIRD AT 478-822-2242.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
August 4, 2004
(Campaign #: R04HW)
BLUE BIRD/AIR DISC BRAKE
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.
NHTSA ID: 04V388000
Component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
# of Units Affected: 156
Consequence Summary:
A POTENTIAL FIRE IN THE WHEEL MAY OCCUR WHICH MAY RESULT IN PROPERTY DAMAGE OR PERSONAL INJURY.
Corrective Action:
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.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
July 22, 2004
(Campaign #: R04HV)
BLUE BIRD/FMVSS 221/JOINT STRENGTH
CERTAIN MY 2005 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN MODEL SCHOOL BUSES MANUFACTURED FROM MAY 24 THROUGH JULY 12, 2004. THESE BUSES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO 221, SCHOOL BUS BODY JOINT STRENGTH. THE RIVET PATTERN MAY BE INCORRECT IN SECTIONS OF THE REAR ROOF SHEET JOINT THAT ATTACHES TO THE REAR ROOF CAP.
NHTSA ID: 04V362000
Component: STRUCTURE
# of Units Affected: 233
Consequence Summary:
IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THESE PANELS COULD SEPARATE, EXPOSING VEHICLE OCCUPANTS TO INCREASED RISK OF INJURY.
Corrective Action:
BLUE BIRD WILL NOTIFY ITS CUSTOMERS AND PROVIDE INSTRUCTIONS AND PARTS TO ADD ADDITIONAL RIVETS AS NEEDED. THE RECALL BEGAN AUGUST 16, 2004. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT BLUE BIRD AT 478-822-2242.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
July 19, 2004
(Campaign #: R04HU)
BLUE BIRD/FMVSS 121/FRONT BRAKE AIR GAUGE
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.
NHTSA ID: 04V341000
Component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
# of Units Affected: 48
Consequence Summary:
LOSS OF AIR PRESSURE COULD RESULT IN LONGER STOPPING DISTANCES WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.
Corrective Action:
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.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
May 7, 2004
(Campaign #: R04HT)
BLUE BIRD/3-POINT SEAT BELT
SCHOOL AND TRANSIT BUSES EQUIPPED WITH DRIVER'S 3-POINT SEAT BELTS WITH INCORRECT FASTENERS.
NHTSA ID: 04V222000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 291
Consequence Summary:
IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, THE SHOULDER STRAP CAN FAIL, AND THE DRIVER COULD BE SERIOUSLY INJURED.
Corrective Action:
BLUE BIRD WILL NOTIFY ITS CUSTOMERS TO MAKE AN APPOINTMENT WITH THEIR BLUE BIRD DISTRIBUTOR TO HAVE THE DRIVER'S 3-POINT SEAT BELT UPPER ATTACHING FASTENERS REPLACED FREE OF CHARGE. OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN JUNE 8, 2004. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT BLUE BIRD AT 478-822-2242.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
May 5, 2004
(Campaign #: R04HS)
BLUE BIRD/FMVSS 221/ADHESIVE FOR INSIDE PANELS
ALL AMERICAN SCHOOL BUSES MANUFACTURED BETWEEN JANUARY 10 AND APRIL 20, 2004, WHICH THE INSIDE PANELS ADJACENT TO THE REAR CENTER EMERGENCY DOOR (OR REAR CENTER EMERGENCY WINDOW ON REAR ENGINE MODELS) DO NOT COMPLY WITH FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 221, SCHOOL BUS BODY JOINT STRENGTH. ADHESIVE WAS INADVERTENTLT OMITTED FROM THESE JOINTS ON THE AFFECTED POPULATION.
NHTSA ID: 04V213000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 297
Consequence Summary:
THE VEHICLE OCCUPANTS MAY BE SERIOUSLY INJURED IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH.
Corrective Action:
OWNERS WILL BE NOTIFIED TO MAKE AN APPOINTMENT WITH THEIR BLUE BIRD DISTRIBUTOR TO HAVE THE INSIDE REAR PANELS REMOVED AND PROPERLY ADHERE THE PANELS. OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN JUNE 9, 2004. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT BLUE BIRD AT 478-822-2242.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
March 26, 2004
(Campaign #: R04HR)
BLUE BIRD/STEERING LINKAGES
ON CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES AND TRANSIT COACHES, INCORRECT TORQUE APPLICATION COULD HAVE BEEN APPLIED TO THE CLAMP BOLTS AND THE DRAG LINK.
NHTSA ID: 04V153000
Component: STEERING
# of Units Affected: 98
Consequence Summary:
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.
Corrective Action:
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.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
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