http://www.arfc.org/rss/feeds/autos/blue_bird/express_4500The latest automotive recalls from the National Highway Transportation Safety AdministrationThu, 21 Nov 2024 13:06:06 GMTen-us1440Copyright 2024, Eladrel Technologies, LLCAutomotiveBlue 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. http://www.arfc.org/rvs/blue_bird/express_4500/recalls/000055275000401763000000200/recall.aspxThu, 17 Oct 2013 00:00:00 GMTBlue 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. http://www.arfc.org/rvs/blue_bird/express_4500/recalls/000055275000320637000000200/recall.aspxThu, 17 Oct 2013 00:00:00 GMTBlue 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. http://www.arfc.org/rvs/blue_bird/express_4500/recalls/000055275001919971000000200/recall.aspxThu, 17 Oct 2013 00:00:00 GMTBlue 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. http://www.arfc.org/rvs/blue_bird/express_4500/recalls/000055275001919976000000200/recall.aspxThu, 17 Oct 2013 00:00:00 GMTBLUE 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.http://www.arfc.org/rvs/blue_bird/express_4500/recalls/000027055000401763000000020/recall.aspxTue, 10 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMTBLUE 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.http://www.arfc.org/rvs/blue_bird/express_4500/recalls/000027055000320637000000020/recall.aspxTue, 10 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMTON 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.http://www.arfc.org/rvs/blue_bird/express_4500/recalls/000025453000320637000000020/recall.aspxWed, 21 Nov 2007 00:00:00 GMTCERTAIN MOTOR COACHES, MOTOR HOMES, COMMUTER COACHES, AND TRANSIT BUSES EQUIPPED WITH ARVIN-MERITOR DX 225 AIR DISC BRAKES, ARE EXPERIENCING EXCESSIVE SMOKE IN THE WHEEL AREA DUE TO OVERHEATING OF THE AIR DISC BRAKE PADS. http://www.arfc.org/rvs/blue_bird/express_4500/recalls/000021338000113624000000105/recall.aspxWed, 04 Aug 2004 00:00:00 GMTCERTAIN MOTOR COACHES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 121, "AIR BRAKE SYSTEMS." THESE BUSES WERE MANUFACTURED WITHOUT THE CHECK VALVE, WHICH PROTECTS THE FRONT SERVICE BRAKE RESERVOIR. http://www.arfc.org/rvs/blue_bird/express_4500/recalls/000021287000113624000000094/recall.aspxMon, 19 Jul 2004 00:00:00 GMTON CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES AND TRANSIT COACHES, INCORRECT TORQUE APPLICATION COULD HAVE BEEN APPLIED TO THE CLAMP BOLTS AND THE DRAG LINK. http://www.arfc.org/rvs/blue_bird/express_4500/recalls/000021034000113624000000015/recall.aspxFri, 26 Mar 2004 00:00:00 GMT