Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2004 Blue Bird All American
NHTSA data on file today
The 2004 Blue Bird All American has 15 NHTSA recall campaigns and 10 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #09V328000 OFFSET LEG BARRIER PADS OR 2/3 SEAT BACK/FMVSS 222 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #09V205000 FMVSS 217/PLUG STYLE VANDAL LOCK WIRING NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #08V229000 FMVSS 221/ROOF JOINT STRENGTH NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #08V077000 ENGINE FAILURE/CUMMINS NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #05V382000 BATTERY DISCONNECT SWITCH NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #05V251000 STOP ARM MALFUNCTIONS NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #05V239000 STOP ARM MALFUNCTIONS NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #05V152000 ENGINE SURGING/JOHN DEERE NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #05V074000 BURNER TUBES/WEBASTO NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #04V426000 BLUE BIRD/SURE-LOC/WHEELCHAIR SECUREMENT SYSTEM NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #04V222000 BLUE BIRD/3-POINT SEAT BELT NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #03V363000 BLUE BIRD/FMVSS 221/FLOOR STRUCTURE BOLTS NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #03V362000 BLUE BIRD/SEAT BELT BOLTS NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #03V364000 BLUE BIRD/SEATS EQUIPPED W/OPTIONAL SEAT BELTS NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #02V302000 BLUE BIRD/BRAKE HOSE NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Fuel System, Diesel 9 complaints
- Power Train 1 complaint
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $12,000–$18,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2004 Blue Bird All American shows significant safety-related recall patterns, especially regarding structural integrity, seat anchorage, and electrical systems. These issues compromise reliability and require vigilance during ownership.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel system | 50,000–100,000 miles | $500–$1,200 | common |
| Electrical system | 60,000–110,000 miles | $300–$900 | occasional |
| Brakes | 70,000–120,000 miles | $250–$800 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Change oil every 5,000 miles
- Replace air filters annually
- Inspect brakes bi-annually
- Coolant system flush every 40,000 miles
- Replace spark plugs every 30,000 miles
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Fuel smell near engine
- Frequent electrical shorts
- Noise when applying brakes
- Sudden power loss
- Uneven tire wear
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2004 Blue Bird All American at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.