Blue Bird recall: Electrical system
What is wrong
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 could happen
Once electrically conductive, the material is capable of melting and burning, increasing the risk of a fire.
The fix
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.
Vehicles covered
- Blue Bird Express 4000 2004–2007
- Blue Bird Express 4500 2004–2007
- Blue Bird Ultra Lf 2003–2006
- Blue Bird Ultra Lmb 2004
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 13V480000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Blue Bird Body Company
- Reported to NHTSA
- Oct 17, 2013
- Owners notified
- Dec 17, 2013
- Vehicles or items affected
- 393
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- –
- Part
- Electrical system
- Maker's own recall number
- R13WN
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Blue Bird recall: Structure Feb 5, 2013
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.