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Safety Recalls of Blue Bird Express 4500 Vehicles

There have been 6 safety recalls for the Blue Bird Express 4500. The most recent recalls are shown below. Table 1 and Table 2 show the historical recalls and the recall statistics by the model year of the Blue Bird Express 4500.

NHTSA Recall #: 13V480000; Oct. 17, 2013

Once electrically conductive, the material is capable of melting and burning, increasing the risk of a fire.

Recalled Vehicles: 2004 Blue Bird Express 4000, 2005 Blue Bird Express 4000, 2006 Blue Bird Express 4000, 2007 Blue Bird Express 4000, 2004 Blue Bird Express 4500, 2005 Blue Bird Express 4500, 2006 Blue Bird Express 4500, 2007 Blue Bird Express 4500, 2003 Blue Bird Ultra Lf, 2004 Blue Bird Ultra Lf, 2005 Blue Bird Ultra Lf, 2006 Blue Bird Ultra Lf, 2004 Blue Bird Ultra Lmb

Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Recall Summary: 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.... Details of this recall 🔎

Table 1. Historical Recalls of Blue Bird Express 4500 Vehicles

Date	Component	Vehicle Affected
Oct. 17, 2013	Electrical System	393
Jun. 10, 2008	Steering:linkages:tie Rod Assembly	33
Nov. 21, 2007	Steering:linkages:tie Rod Assembly	12
Aug. 4, 2004	Service Brakes, Air:disc	156
Jul. 19, 2004	Service Brakes, Air:supply:check Valve	48
Mar. 26, 2004	Steering:linkages	98

Table 2. Recall Statistics of Blue Bird Express 4500 Model Years

Model	# Recalls
2007 Blue Bird Express 4500	2
2006 Blue Bird Express 4500	3
2005 Blue Bird Express 4500	1
2004 Blue Bird Express 4500	4