2004 Blue Bird All American problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Fuel System, Diesel (9) · Power Train:driveline (1)
Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (6)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Electrical System 2019-10-15 · SM1905 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
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, engine, and transmission). also, "powertrain, ford" has been added to the drop-down tab as a system t
Equipment:other:owners/Service/Other Manual 2016-12-08 · SM1608 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
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.
Equipment:other:owners/Service/Other Manual 2016-01-14 · SM1601 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
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 on the vantage website.
Seats:barriers 2007-08-08 · SU-S-0706 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
blue bird: information is being provided regarding maintenance for vehicles equipped with aluminum seat floor tracks. *pe
Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:diesel 2007-06-06 · SB-S0701 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
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. *pe
Engine And Engine Cooling:cooling System:radiator Assembly 2007-03-01 · SB-S-70-LJ · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
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. *pe
What owners report
2007-04-18 · Power Train:driveline · 36,500 mi“tl*the school bus is a 2004 bluebird a3fe. the bus was taken to the caterpillar dealer because of a warranty issue on the engine. they stated that when the driveline on the transmission was not welded properly. they stated the following two parts needed to be replaced part# 815782-5507 lot # v 200303010307jlc part# 905073-3306 lot # v200303010311…”
2006-10-19 · Fuel System, Diesel“we purchase 10 new blue bird all american school buses through our local authorized dealer, within a month of receiving the 10 unit they started presenting code 368 red failure, causing loss of power, white smoke and stalling, this was reporter to the distributor and they replaced fuel filters and suggested that there was humidity in the ecm. this …”
2006-10-19 · Fuel System, Diesel“we purchase 10 new blue bird all american school buses through our local authorized dealer, within a month of receiving the 10 unit they star presenting code 368 red failure, causing loss of power, white smoke and stalling, this was reporter to the distributor and they replaced fuel filters and suggested that there was humidity in the ecm. this sam…”
2006-10-03 · Fuel System, Diesel“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 stalling. this was reported to the distributor and they replaced fuel filters and suggested that there was humidity in the ecm. …”
2006-09-28 · Fuel System, Diesel“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 stalling , this was reported to the distributor and they replaced fuel filters and suggested that there was humidity in the ecm. th…”
2006-09-28 · Fuel System, Diesel · 1,000 mi“we purchased 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 stalling , this was reported to the distributor and they replaced fuel filters and suggested that there was humidity in the ecm. …”
2006-09-27 · Fuel System, Diesel · 1,000 mi“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.…”
2006-09-26 · Fuel System, Diesel · 1,000 mi“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 stalling , this was reported to the distributor and they replaced fuel filters and suggested that there was humidity in the ecm. …”
2006-09-21 · Fuel System, Diesel · 1,000 mi“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 stalling, this was reported to the distributor and they replaced fuel filters and suggested that there was humidity in the ecm. this…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.