Blue Bird Express
Model Express made by Blue Bird got 1 recall as well as 1 service bulletin. Technical service bulletines regarding unknown or other. There was one recall concerning steering .
Model 2007
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 - TIE ROD ASSEMBLY | ||||||||||||||||
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | |||||
| SU-1209 | 06/05/2012 | 10044287 | Blue bird: procedure update information being provided regarding replacement of heater resistors on all models. no model or model years listed. *pe | 06/05/2012 | |