Blue Bird Express 4000
Model Express 4000 made by Blue Bird got 1 recall as well as 3 service bulletins. Technical service bulletines regarding electrical system and engine and engine cooling. There was one recall concerning steering .
Model 2003
Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STEERING - LINKAGES | ||||||||||||||||
| 04V153000 | BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY | V (Vehicle) | 98 | 04/07/2004 | MFR | BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY | 03/26/2004 | 03/31/2004 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | On certain motor homes and transit coaches, incorrect torque application could have been applied to the clamp bolts and the drag link. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | This could lead to the clamps becoming loose, causing misalignment of the steering axles, which could result in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will replace the clamp bolts and and tighten to the required torque. owner notification began on april 7, 2004. owners should contact blue bird at 478-822-2242. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Blue bird recall no. r04hr.customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236). | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR | |||||
| SU-S-0704 | 05/01/2007 | 10043252 | Coachworks express: on some model year coaches, the alternator mounting tabs and alternator mounting bolt torque cracking/breaking on both alternators. *pe | 03/06/2012 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||||
| 050604077 | 12/01/2005 | 10019582 | Lack of power lu3 engine) at high ambient temperatures only (if necessary, reprogram pcm with new service calibration).*ak | 03/30/2006 | |
| VISIBILITY - REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES - INTERIOR | |||||
| 040849021 | 08/01/2004 | 10011229 | Vehicles ordered without ashtray smokers package ashtray available through spo. *eh | 01/11/2005 | |