2003 Blue Bird Express 3500
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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These records cover every 2003 Blue Bird Express 3500. To see whether one car still needs a recall repair, decode its VIN or check it with NHTSA.
Recalls
1 recall names the 2003 Blue Bird Express 3500. Newest first.
On certain motor homes and transit coaches, incorrect torque application could have been applied to the clamp bolts and the drag link.
Risk and remedy
Risk
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.
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 10128907New Blue Bird Support Center - Technical Bus Support: Dealer memo to announce the new on-line Blue Bird Support Center for technical bus support requests.
- 10128588Blue 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.
- 10044287Blue bird: procedure update information being provided regarding replacement of heater resistors on all models. No model or model years listed.
- 10011229Vehicles ordered without ashtray smokers package ashtray available through spo.