Recall 13V480000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Defect in 2003-2007 BLUE BIRD EXPRESS 4500
RECALL This recall affects up to 393 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 13V480000 |
| Manufacturer | Blue Bird Body Company |
| Vehicles Affected | 393 |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
2003 BLUE BIRD ULTRA LF, 2004 BLUE BIRD ULTRA LF, 2004 BLUE BIRD EXPRESS 4500, 2004 BLUE BIRD ULTRA LMB, 2004 BLUE BIRD EXPRESS 4000, 2005 BLUE BIRD EXPRESS 4500, 2005 BLUE BIRD EXPRESS 4000, 2005 BLUE BIRD ULTRA LF, 2006 BLUE BIRD EXPRESS 4000, 2006 BLUE BIRD EXPRESS 4500, 2006 BLUE BIRD ULTRA LF, 2007 BLUE BIRD EXPRESS 4000, 2007 BLUE BIRD EXPRESS 4500
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Defect Description
Blue 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 sealing, aka 'potting', compound. The specific potting compound used in the subject products for insulation was found to be capable of conducting electricity after being exposed to heat.
Safety Consequence
Once electrically conductive, the material is capable of melting and burning, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Blue Bird will notify owners, and dealers will replace the equalizers, free of charge. The recall began on December 17, 2013. Owners may contact Blue Bird at 1-478-825-2021. Blue Bird's recall number is R13WN.
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