Does the 2004 Blue Bird Express 4500 have any recalls?

4 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: electrical system, service brakes, air, steering. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.

How do I check if my 2004 Blue Bird Express 4500 recall has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a Blue Bird dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.

How many complaints have owners filed about the 2004 Blue Bird Express 4500?

0 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.

2004 Blue Bird Express 4500 recalls

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

4 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026

For the 2004 Blue Bird Express 4500. These apply to the model and year, not to one particular vehicle: check your VIN to see whether yours is included and whether it has been repaired.

Has your Blue Bird been repaired?

Recalls here come from NHTSA’s records for the model and year. Not every vehicle of a model is included in every recall, and this site can’t see whether a repair has been done. Only a VIN lookup can tell you that.

Check your VIN with NHTSA

NHTSA’s VIN search doesn’t show recalls that were already repaired, recalls more than 15 years old, or some small manufacturers’ recalls. A Blue Bird dealer can also check your VIN. Recall repairs are free.

2004 Blue Bird Express 4500 recalls, newest first

October 17, 2013NHTSA 13V480000393 vehicles potentially affected

Electrical system

Summary: Blue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain model year 2004 Ultra LMB, 2003-2006 Ultra LF and 2004-2007 Express commercial buses equipped with Sure Power-brand battery equalizers containing a particular epoxy sealing, aka 'potting', compound. The specific potting compound used in the subject products for insulation was found to be capable of conducting electricity after being exposed to heat.
Consequence: Once electrically conductive, the material is capable of melting and burning, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Blue Bird will notify owners, and dealers will replace the equalizers, free of charge. The recall began on December 17, 2013. Owners may contact Blue Bird at 1-478-825-2021. Blue Bird's recall number is R13WN.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

August 4, 2004NHTSA 04V388000156 vehicles potentially affected

Service brakes, air › Disc

Summary: 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.
Consequence: A potential fire in the wheel may occur which may result in property damage or personal injury.
Remedy: 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.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

July 19, 2004NHTSA 04V34100048 vehicles potentially affected

Service brakes, air › Supply › Check valve

Summary: 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.
Consequence: Loss of air pressure could result in longer stopping distances which could result in a crash.
Remedy: 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.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

March 26, 2004NHTSA 04V15300098 vehicles potentially affected

Steering › Linkages

Summary: On certain motor homes and transit coaches, incorrect torque application could have been applied to the clamp bolts and the drag link.
Consequence: 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.
Remedy: 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.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

Owner complaints

No owner complaints about the 2004 Blue Bird Express 4500 were found in NHTSA’s complaint data.

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Questions

Does the 2004 Blue Bird Express 4500 have any recalls?: 4 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: electrical system, service brakes, air, steering. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.
How do I check if my 2004 Blue Bird Express 4500 recall has been fixed?: Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a Blue Bird dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 2004 Blue Bird Express 4500?: 0 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.