2004 BLUE BIRD EXPRESS 4500 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
0
Owner Complaints
4
Recalls
1
Service Bulletin
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2004 BLUE BIRD EXPRESS 4500
The 2004 BLUE BIRD EXPRESS 4500 has received a total of 0 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 4 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC, SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:CHECK VALVE. 1 technical service bulletin have been issued by BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY for this model year.
Recalls for the 2004 BLUE BIRD EXPRESS 4500
NHTSA has recorded 4 recalls for the 2004 BLUE BIRD EXPRESS 4500, potentially affecting up to 695 vehicles.
Recall 13V480000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
| 393 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
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.
View full details →Recall 04V388000 — SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC
| 156 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
Consequence: A POTENTIAL FIRE IN THE WHEEL MAY OCCUR WHICH MAY RESULT IN PROPERTY DAMAGE OR PERSONAL INJURY.
Remedy: 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.
View full details →Recall 04V341000 — SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:CHECK VALVE
| 48 vehicles affected
Defect: CERTAIN MOTOR COACHES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 121, "AIR BRAKE SYSTEMS." THESE BUSES WERE MANUFACTURED WITHOUT THE CHECK VALVE, WHICH PROTECTS THE FRONT SERVICE BRAKE RESERVOIR.
Consequence: LOSS OF AIR PRESSURE COULD RESULT IN LONGER STOPPING DISTANCES WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL ADD THE REQUIRED CHECK VALVE TO THE FRONT AIR BRAKE SERVICE RESERVOIR TO INSURE COMPLIANCE WITH FMVSS NO. 121. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 30, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT BLUE BIRD AT 478-822-2242.
View full details →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 2004 BLUE BIRD EXPRESS 4500
No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2004 BLUE BIRD EXPRESS 4500.
Safety Rating for the 2004 BLUE BIRD EXPRESS 4500
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2004 BLUE BIRD EXPRESS 4500 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2004 BLUE BIRD EXPRESS 4500
BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY has issued 1 technical service bulletin (TSBs) for the 2004 BLUE BIRD EXPRESS 4500. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
04 — SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
EXCESSIVE SMOKE IN THE WHEEL AREA DUE TO OVERHEATING OF THE AIR DISC BRAKE PADS IN THE ARVIN-MERITOR SUPPLIED BRAKE ASSEMBLIES. RECALL R04HW. *TT
NHTSA Investigations for the 2004 BLUE BIRD EXPRESS 4500
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
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