2003 BLUE BIRD EXPRESS 4000 Recall

Campaign:: 04V153000 on 03/30/2004
Component:: Steering:linkages
Affected:: 98
Defect:: 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.
Correction:: 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.
Notes:: Blue bird recall no. r04hr.customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

2003 BLUE BIRD EXPRESS 4000 TSBs (5)

Bulletin:: 040849021
Component:: 135100 visibility:rearview mirrors/devices:interior
Summary:: Vehicles ordered without ashtray smokers package ashtray available through spo. *eh
Bulletin:: 050604077
Component:: 061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
Summary:: Lack of power lu3 engine) at high ambient temperatures only (if necessary, reprogram pcm with new service calibration).*ak
Bulletin:: SU-S-0704
Component:: 112000 electrical system:alternator/generator/regulator
Summary:: Coachworks express: on some model year coaches, the alternator mounting tabs and alternator mounting bolt torque cracking/breaking on both alternators. *pe
Bulletin:: SM1601
Component:: 355200 equipment:other:owners/service/other manual
Summary:: 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.
Bulletin:: SM1608
Component:: 355200 equipment:other:owners/service/other manual
Summary:: 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.