2005 BLUE BIRD EXPRESS 4500 Recall

Campaign:: 13V480000 on 10/23/2013
Component:: Electrical system
Affected:: 393
Defect:: 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.
Correction:: 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.
Notes:: Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

2005 BLUE BIRD EXPRESS 4500 TSBs (2)

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.