Blue Bird Express 4500 recalls and problems

6 recalls and 0 owner complaints for 4 model years. Pick your year for full details.

Recalls
6
Complaints
0
Crashes reported
0
Fires reported
0

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Blue Bird Express 4500 by year

YearRecallsComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuriesDeaths
2007 Express 4500200000
2006 Express 4500300000
2005 Express 4500100000
2004 Express 4500400000

All Blue Bird Express 4500 recalls

RecallDateYearsComponentSummary
13V-480Oct 17, 20132004–2007Electrical SystemBlue 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…
08V-259Jun 10, 20082006–2007SteeringBlue bird is recalling 33 my 2006-2007 express 4500 motor coaches equipped with mac tie rod assemblies that did not meet design specification.
07V-540Nov 21, 20072006SteeringOn 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.
04V-388Aug 4, 20042004Service Brakes, AirCertain 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…
04V-341Jul 19, 20042004Service Brakes, AirCertain motor coaches fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no.
04V-153Mar 26, 20042004SteeringOn certain motor homes and transit coaches, incorrect torque application could have been applied to the clamp bolts and the drag link.

Frequently asked questions

What is the worst year for the Blue Bird Express 4500?

NHTSA has few complaints for the Blue Bird Express 4500; see the recalls for each year.

How many recalls does the Blue Bird Express 4500 have?

NHTSA lists 6 safety recalls covering Blue Bird Express 4500 model years 2004–2007.