2006 BLUE BIRD EXPRESS 4500 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
0
Owner Complaints
3
Recalls
1
Service Bulletin
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2006 BLUE BIRD EXPRESS 4500
The 2006 BLUE BIRD EXPRESS 4500 has received a total of 0 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 3 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY. 1 technical service bulletin have been issued by BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY for this model year.
Recalls for the 2006 BLUE BIRD EXPRESS 4500
NHTSA has recorded 3 recalls for the 2006 BLUE BIRD EXPRESS 4500, potentially affecting up to 438 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 08V259000 — STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
| 33 vehicles affected
Defect: BLUE BIRD IS RECALLING 33 MY 2006-2007 EXPRESS 4500 MOTOR COACHES EQUIPPED WITH MAC TIE ROD ASSEMBLIES THAT DID NOT MEET DESIGN SPECIFICATION. AS A RESULT, THE LEFT AND/OR RIGHT TIE ROD ASSEMBLY MAY FRACTURE AT HIGH MILEAGE.
Consequence: A FRACTURE TIE ROD MAY SEPARATE WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING CAUSING UNEXPECTED LOSS OF VEHICLE STEERING. IN SOME MANEUVERS THIS COULD CAUSE A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE LEFT AND RIGHT HAND TIE ROD ASSEMBLIES WITH A REDESIGNED TIE ROD ASSEMBLY FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 11, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BLUE BIRD AT 478-822-2242.
View full details →Recall 07V540000 — STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
| 12 vehicles affected
Defect: ON 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. LOW AND/OR NO TORQUE ON A NUT CAN RESULT IN EXCESSIVE SLACK IN THE STEERING SYSTEM, THEREBY ALLOWING THE TAPERED JOINT TO MOVE AND SUBSEQUENTLY SHEAR THE COTTER PIN.
Consequence: THIS CONDITION CAN RESULT IN THE STEERING LINK TO BECOME DISCONNECTED AND CAUSE A LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.
Remedy: BLUE BIRD IS WORKING WITH ARVIN-MERITOR TO REPAIR THESE COACHES (PLEASE SEE 07E094). THE RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 19, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BLUE BIRD AT 1-478-822-2242.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2006 BLUE BIRD EXPRESS 4500
No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2006 BLUE BIRD EXPRESS 4500.
Safety Rating for the 2006 BLUE BIRD EXPRESS 4500
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2006 BLUE BIRD EXPRESS 4500 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2006 BLUE BIRD EXPRESS 4500
BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY has issued 1 technical service bulletin (TSBs) for the 2006 BLUE BIRD EXPRESS 4500. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
SU-S-0704 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
COACHWORKS EXPRESS: ON SOME MODEL YEAR COACHES, THE ALTERNATOR MOUNTING TABS AND ALTERNATOR MOUNTING BOLT TORQUE CRACKING/BREAKING ON BOTH ALTERNATORS. *PE
NHTSA Investigations for the 2006 BLUE BIRD EXPRESS 4500
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the BLUE BIRD EXPRESS 4500
- 2004 BLUE BIRD EXPRESS 4500 — 0 complaints
- 2005 BLUE BIRD EXPRESS 4500 — 0 complaints
- 2006 BLUE BIRD EXPRESS 4500 (current)
- 2007 BLUE BIRD EXPRESS 4500 — 0 complaints
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