2004 Blue Bird ALL American Problems
- Complaints
- 10filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 1,000miles, 5 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 15campaigns on record
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Sources: NHTSA records for the 2004 Blue Bird ALL American (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 10 consumer complaints for the 2004 Blue Bird ALL American. The part named most often is fuel system, with 9 complaints (90% of the total), followed by transmission and drivetrain (1). 5 of the complaints include a mileage, and 100% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 1,000 miles. NHTSA lists 15 recall campaigns and 6 technical service bulletins for this model year.
This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.
Which parts are reported most
Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.
- Fuel system9 90%
Example complaints
Fuel system: “We purchases 10 new Blue Bird All American school buses through our local authorized dealer, within a month of receiving the 10 unit they start presenting code 368 red failure , causing loss of power, white smoke and stallings , this was reported to the distributor and they replaced fuel filters and suggested that there was humidity in the ECM. …”
NHTSA complaint #10169461, filed 2006-09, 1,000 milesMileage when problems were reported
100% of the 5 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 1,000 and 1,000 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Recalls and investigations
- 09V328000Aug 13, 2009SeatsCovers: Blue Bird ALL American 2004–2010, Vision 2004–2010, Conventional 2004–2008
Blue bird is recalling certain model year 2004 through 2010 all american, vision, micro bird, and conventional school buses manufactured between january 30, 2003 and may 7, 2009. Incorrect offset leg barrier pads or 2/3 seat back pads may have been…
- 09V205000Jun 9, 2009Electrical system › IgnitionCovers: Blue Bird ALL American 2003–2010
Blue bird is recalling 2,203 model year 2003 through 2010 all american rear engine school buses equipped with optional plug style vandal locks manufactured from july 16, 2003 through april 10, 2009. The plug style vandal lock is not wired to inhibit the…
- 08V229000May 20, 2008Structure › Body › Roof and pillarsCovers: Blue Bird ALL American 2004–2009, Vision 2005–2009
Blue bird is recalling 23,464 my 2005 through 2009 all american and vision school and transit model buses manufactured from january 22, 2004, and march 28, 2008, and my 2004 through 2007 all american school buses and conventional model school buses…
- 08V077000Feb 21, 2008Engine and engine cooling › Engine › DieselCovers: Blue Bird ALL American 2004–2007, Xcel 102 2006–2007
Blue bird is recalling 607 my 2004-2007 all american rear engine school buses and my 2006-2007 xcel 102 commercial series transit buses equipped with cummins isc engines. The high pressure fuel line may crack, allowing high pressure diesel fuel into the…
- 05V382000Aug 31, 2005Electrical system › 12v/24v/48v batteryCovers: Blue Bird ALL American 2001–2006, TC2000 2001–2005, Vision 2004–2006
Certain 2001 through 2006 my blue bird all american, tc2000, and vision transit school buses manufactured between january 5, 2001, and july 15, 2005. These buses are equipped with a battery disconnect switch that has connections that may be loose on the…
- 05V239000May 20, 2005Other › School bus stop arm assemblyCovers: Blue Bird ALL American 2002–2006, Conventional 2002–2006, Mini Bird 2002–2006 +2 more
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…
See all 15 recalls for the 2004 Blue Bird ALL American → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls
NHTSA investigations
- PE05028School bus stallsClosed · May 25, 2005
Technical service bulletins
TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 6 on record; the latest 6 are shown.
- 10201696Oct 15, 2019Electrical system. SM1905: Blue Bird Vantage Dash Fault Codes Website Blue Bird Vantage "Dash Fault Codes" website page has been updated to include additional new fault codes for all applicable system types (brake…
- 10128907Dec 8, 2016Equipment. New Blue Bird Support Center - Technical Bus Support: Dealer memo to announce the new on-line Blue Bird Support Center for technical bus support requests.
- 10128588Jan 14, 2016Equipment. Blue Bird Troubleshooting Guides: Blue Bird announcement of the addition of troubleshooting guides for assisting in the service of the Blue Bird products. These troubleshooting guides are available…
- 10043190Aug 8, 2007Seats. Blue bird: information is being provided regarding maintenance for vehicles equipped with aluminum seat floor tracks.
- 10032764Jun 6, 2007Engine cooling. Blue bird bus: re-issue service update engine coolants. The cooling system on the buses be properly maintained and monitored to insure proper operation of your cooling system.
- 10043209Mar 1, 2007Engine cooling. Blue bird: see document search button for owner letter. Information on excessive cycling of engine cooling fan and shutter and how to install thermo switches for cooling system and charge air system.
Other model years of the Blue Bird ALL American
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 10 | 1,000 | 15 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1992 | 16 | — | 9 | — | — | — | Stable |
All Blue Bird ALL American model years
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 2004 Blue Bird ALL American have?
NHTSA recorded 10 consumer complaints for the 2004 Blue Bird ALL American as of Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 2004 Blue Bird ALL American is reported most often?
Fuel system is named most often, in 9 complaints (90% of the total), followed by transmission and drivetrain with 1.
Has the 2004 Blue Bird ALL American been recalled?
NHTSA lists 15 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
At what mileage are problems with the 2004 Blue Bird ALL American reported?
Among the 5 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 1,000 miles and the middle half falls between 1,000 and 1,000 miles; 100% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.