NHTSANHTSA · Vehicles·Recall number 13V480000
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Published October 24, 2013 · Recall initiated: October 17, 2013
What's the hazard
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.
What to do
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.
Recall details
- Brand
- BLUE BIRD
- Model
- EXPRESS 4500
- Manufacturer
- Blue Bird Body Company
- Lot
- 2005 BLUE BIRD EXPRESS 4500 | 2007 BLUE BIRD EXPRESS 4000 | 2006 BLUE BIRD EXPRESS 4000 | 2005 BLUE BIRD EXPRESS 4000 | 2006 BLUE BIRD EXPRESS 4500 | 2003 BLUE BIRD ULTRA LF | 2004 BLUE BIRD ULTRA LF | 2005 BLUE BIRD ULTRA LF | 2004 BLUE BIRD EXPRESS 4500 | 2004 BLUE BIRD ULTRA LMB | 2006 BLUE BIRD ULTRA LF | 2007 BLUE BIRD EXPRESS 4500 | 2004 BLUE BIRD EXPRESS 4000
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US