2003 BLUE BIRD EXPRESS 3500 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
0
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
1
Service Bulletin
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2003 BLUE BIRD EXPRESS 3500
The 2003 BLUE BIRD EXPRESS 3500 has received a total of 0 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with STEERING:LINKAGES. 1 technical service bulletin have been issued by BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY for this model year.
Recalls for the 2003 BLUE BIRD EXPRESS 3500
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 2003 BLUE BIRD EXPRESS 3500, potentially affecting up to 98 vehicles.
Recall 04V153000 — STEERING:LINKAGES
| 98 vehicles affected
Defect: ON CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES AND TRANSIT COACHES, INCORRECT TORQUE APPLICATION COULD HAVE BEEN APPLIED TO THE CLAMP BOLTS AND THE DRAG LINK.
Consequence: THIS COULD LEAD TO THE CLAMPS BECOMING LOOSE, CAUSING MISALIGNMENT OF THE STEERING AXLES, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE CLAMP BOLTS AND AND TIGHTEN TO THE REQUIRED TORQUE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON APRIL 7, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT BLUE BIRD AT 478-822-2242.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2003 BLUE BIRD EXPRESS 3500
No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2003 BLUE BIRD EXPRESS 3500.
Safety Rating for the 2003 BLUE BIRD EXPRESS 3500
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2003 BLUE BIRD EXPRESS 3500 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2003 BLUE BIRD EXPRESS 3500
BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY has issued 1 technical service bulletin (TSBs) for the 2003 BLUE BIRD EXPRESS 3500. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
040849021 — VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:INTERIOR
VEHICLES ORDERED WITHOUT ASHTRAY SMOKERS PACKAGE ASHTRAY AVAILABLE THROUGH SPO. *EH
NHTSA Investigations for the 2003 BLUE BIRD EXPRESS 3500
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
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