2006 BLUE BIRD EXPRESS 4500 Recalls (3)
- 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.
- Campaign:
- 08V259000 on 06/09/2008
- Component:
- Steering:linkages:tie rod assembly
- Manufactured:
- 08/04/2005 - 05/24/2007
- Affected:
- 33
- Defect:
- 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.
- Consequence:
- A fracture tie rod may separate without prior warning causing unexpected loss of vehicle steering. in some maneuvers this could cause a crash.
- Correction:
- 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.
- Notes:
- Blue bird recall no. r08nd.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.
- 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.
2006 BLUE BIRD EXPRESS 4500 TSBs (3)
- 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.
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