2007 BLUE BIRD EXPRESS Recall

Campaign:: 07V540000 on 11/27/2007
Component:: Steering:linkages:tie rod assembly
Manufactured:: 11/01/2006 - 05/18/2007
Affected:: 12
Defect:: 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.
Consequence:: This condition can result in the steering link to become disconnected and cause a loss of steering control which could result in a crash.
Correction:: 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.
Notes:: Blue bird recall no. r07mp.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.

2007 BLUE BIRD EXPRESS TSBs (3)

Bulletin:: SU-1209
Component:: 980000 unknown or other
Summary:: Blue bird: procedure update information being provided regarding replacement of heater resistors on all models. no model or model years listed. *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.