There have been 4 safety recalls for the Blue Bird L4re. 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 L4re.
Once electrically conductive, the material is capable of melting and burning, increasing the risk of a fire.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2007 Blue Bird L4re, 2008 Blue Bird L4re, 2009 Blue Bird L4re, 2000 Nabi BRT, 2001 Nabi BRT, 2002 Nabi BRT, 2003 Nabi BRT, 2004 Nabi BRT, 2005 Nabi BRT, 2006 Nabi BRT, 2007 Nabi BRT, 2008 Nabi BRT, 2009 Nabi BRT, 2010 Nabi BRT, 2011 Nabi BRT, 2000 Nabi Clfw, 2001 Nabi Clfw, 2002 Nabi Clfw, 2003 Nabi Clfw, 2004 Nabi Clfw, 2005 Nabi Clfw, 2006 Nabi Clfw, 2007 Nabi Clfw, 2008 Nabi Clfw, 2009 Nabi Clfw, 2010 Nabi Clfw, 2011 Nabi Clfw, 2000 Nabi LFW, 2001 Nabi LFW, 2002 Nabi LFW, 2003 Nabi LFW, 2004 Nabi LFW, 2005 Nabi LFW, 2006 Nabi LFW, 2007 Nabi LFW, 2008 Nabi LFW, 2009 Nabi LFW, 2010 Nabi LFW, 2011 Nabi LFW, 2000 Optima Opus, 2001 Optima Opus, 2002 Optima Opus, 2003 Optima Opus, 2004 Optima Opus, 2005 Optima Opus, 2006 Optima Opus, 2007 Optima Opus, 2008 Optima Opus, 2009 Optima Opus |
| Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| Recall Summary: North american bus industries (nabi) is recalling certain model year 2000-2011 lfw, clfw, brt, 2007-2009 blue bird l4re, and 2000-2009 optima opus transit buses equipped with sure power battery equalizers containing a particular epoxy sealing, aka 'potting', compound.... Details of this recall 🔎 |
If left unchecked, the cracks may propagate and cause partial separation of the steering gear from the bus frame. This would cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2007 Blue Bird L4re, 2008 Blue Bird L4re, 2009 Blue Bird L4re |
| Component: STEERING |
| Recall Summary: North american bus industries inc. (nabi) is recalling certain model year 2007-2009 blue bird l4re transit buses manufactured July 1, 2007, through October 31, 2009. The buses may have a defective steering gear attachment.... Details of this recall 🔎 |
| Date | Component | Vehicle Affected |
|---|---|---|
| Sep. 19, 2013 | Electrical System | 4,061 |
| Jan. 11, 2013 | Steering | 53 |
| Aug. 26, 2008 | Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:diesel | 15 |
| Jun. 23, 2008 | Electrical System: Instrument Panel | 203 |
| Model | # Recalls |
|---|---|
| 2009 Blue Bird L4re | 2 |
| 2008 Blue Bird L4re | 3 |
| 2007 Blue Bird L4re | 4 |
| 2006 Blue Bird L4re | 1 |
| 2005 Blue Bird L4re | 1 |
| 2004 Blue Bird L4re | 1 |
| 2003 Blue Bird L4re | 1 |
| 2002 Blue Bird L4re | 1 |