2006 Blue Bird Express 4500
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
3 recalls name the 2006 Blue Bird Express 4500. Newest first.
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…
Risk and remedy
Risk
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.
Blue bird IS recalling 33 my 2006-2007 express 4500 motor coaches equipped with mac tie rod assemblies that did not meet design specification. as a result, the left and/or right tie rod assembly may fracture at high mileage.
Risk and remedy
Risk
A fracture tie rod may separate without prior warning causing unexpected loss of vehicle steering. in some maneuvers this could cause a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the left and right hand tie rod assemblies with a redesigned tie rod assembly free of charge. the recall began on july 11, 2008. owners may contact blue bird at 478-822-2242.
On certain motor coaches, the castle nuts on the tie rod ends and relay rod studs in the independent suspension assemblies are loose and/or not tightened to specifications. low and/or no torque on a nut can result in excessive slack in the steering system, thereby allowing the tapered joint to move and subsequently shear the cotter pin.
Risk and remedy
Risk
This condition can result in the steering link to become disconnected and cause a loss of steering control which could result in a crash.
Remedy
Blue bird IS working with arvin-meritor to repair these coaches (please see 07e094). the recall began on november 19, 2007. owners may contact blue bird at 1-478-822-2242.
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.
- 10043252Coachworks express: on some model year coaches, the alternator mounting tabs and alternator mounting bolt torque cracking/breaking on both alternators.
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