2004 Blue Bird Commercial Series Problems: 0 Complaints, 3 Recalls

The worst 2004 Blue Bird Commercial Series problems

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Vehicle speed controlReported April 7, 2005 · 486 vehicles affected

What is wrong: Certain 2001 through 2005 all american, commercial series, and q-bus school and transit buses equipped with john deere 8.1 cng engines. The subject buses equipped with the john deere engines may surge inappropriately due to erractic operation of the air throttle if the engine is taken from full to zero load.
Risk: Unexpected engine surge could result in a vehicle crash, possibly resulting in personal injury.
Remedy: John deere will notify blue bird's customers and repair the engines free of charge. Customers are being instructed to contact john deere at 1-800-jd-engine.

Recall number 05V152000 · Recall details

Engine and engine coolingReported March 1, 2005 · 416 vehicles affected

What is wrong: Certain 2002-2006 my blue bird all american school and transit buses, conventional school buses, and commercial series transit buses manufactured between december 21, 2002, and february 24, 2005. These buses are equipped with webasto coolant heaters, model dbw 2010, assembled with webasto burner tubes, p/n 303046/26533a manufactured between november 2002 and february 2005. The stainless steel burner tube is made out of a material that is not to specification and could fail prematurely.
Risk: Should the burner tube fail, the coolant heater could overheat, possibly resulting in a fire.
Remedy: Blue bird will notify its customers and replace the burner tubes free of charge. The recall began on march 31, 2005. Owners may contact blue bird at 478‑822‑2242.

Recall number 05V074000 · Recall details

Equipment adaptive/mobilityReported August 30, 2004 · 372 vehicles affected

What is wrong: 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.
Risk: In the event of a vehicle crash, the wheelchair may not be adequately secured possibly resulting in injuries.
Remedy: 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.

Recall number 04V426000 · Recall details

Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.

Is the 2004 Blue Bird Commercial Series reliable?

Owners have filed 0 complaints about the 2004 Blue Bird Commercial Series.

What is the most common problem with the 2004 Blue Bird Commercial Series?

There are not enough complaints to tell.

How many recalls does the 2004 Blue Bird Commercial Series have?

3 recalls, covering vehicle speed control, engine and engine cooling and equipment adaptive/mobility.

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