2007 Blue Bird Express 4000 Recalls
All 2007 Blue Bird Express 4000 recalls can be found below. It is important to us to provide a complete resource for recall information, so if you know of any additional related recalls, please contact us to let us know.October 24th, 2013
Recalled Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Recall Date
October 24th, 2013
October 24th, 2013
Units Effected
393
393
NHTSA Campaign Number: 13V480000
Manufacturer: BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY
Manufacturer Campaign Number: R13WN
Date of Owner Notification: December 17th, 2013
Defect Summary:
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 Summary:
Once electrically conductive, the material is capable of melting and burning, increasing the risk of a fire. Corrective Summary:
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. Recall 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.
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