Recall 04V-388: 2004 Blue Bird Express 4000, 2004 Blue Bird Express 4500 and 2 more

BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY recall for service brakes, air, reported to NHTSA on Aug 4, 2004, covering about 156 vehicles.

NHTSA number

04V-388

Report date

Aug 4, 2004

Vehicles affected

156

Owners notified

Aug 10, 2004

The problem

Certain 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.

The risk

A potential fire in the wheel may occur which may result in property damage or personal injury.

The fix

Arvin-meritor will inspect the brake assemblies to ensure proper set-up and operation. This recall began august 10, 2004. Owners should contact blue bird at 478-822-2242.

Notes

Blue bird recall no. R04hw.customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Recall details

Manufacturer	BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY
Component	Service Brakes, Air › Disc
Recall started by	the manufacturer
NHTSA campaign number	04V388000

Vehicles in this recall

Vehicle	Model years
Blue Bird Express 4000	2004	All years
Blue Bird Express 4500	2004	All years
Blue Bird Ultra LF	2003, 2004, 2005	All years
Blue Bird Wanderlodge M380	2003, 2004	All years

Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.

Frequently asked questions

What is recall 04V-388?

How is recall 04V-388 fixed?

Arvin-meritor will inspect the brake assemblies to ensure proper set-up and operation. This recall began august 10, 2004. Owners should contact blue bird at 478-822-2242.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.