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Recalls 1
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.
- Risk
- 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.
Recall number 13V480000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 2005 Blue Bird Express 4500 2
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Is the 2005 Blue Bird Express 4500 reliable?
Owners have filed 0 complaints about the 2005 Blue Bird Express 4500.
What is the most common problem with the 2005 Blue Bird Express 4500?
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How many recalls does the 2005 Blue Bird Express 4500 have?
1 recall, covering electrical system.
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