Blue Bird Express 4500 2006
Model Express 4500 made in 2006 by Blue Bird got 2 recalls as well as 1 service bulletin. Technical service bulletines regarding electrical system. There was one recall concerning steering .
Model 2006
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 | |||||
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| STEERING - LINKAGES - TIE ROD ASSEMBLY | ||||||||||||||||
| 08V259000 | BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY | from 08/05/2005 to 05/25/2007 | V (Vehicle) | 33 | 07/11/2008 | MFR | BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY | 06/10/2008 | 06/10/2008 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | 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 Summary | A fracture tie rod may separate without prior warning causing unexpected loss of vehicle steering. in some maneuvers this could cause a crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| 07V540000 | BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY | from 11/02/2006 to 05/19/2007 | V (Vehicle) | 12 | 11/09/2007 | MFR | BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY | 11/21/2007 | 11/28/2007 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | 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 Summary | This condition can result in the steering link to become disconnected and cause a loss of steering control which could result in a crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | 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 | |||||||||||||||
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 | |