The worst 2008 Blue Bird L4RE problems
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Recalls 3
Electrical system
- What is wrong
- 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. 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
- NABI will notify owners, and dealers will replace the equalizers, free of charge. An interim letter was mailed to owners on January 27, 2014. Owners may contact NABI at 1‑256‑831‑4296. NABI's recall number is 20136.
Recall number 13V457000 · Recall details
Structure
- What is wrong
- 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. Cracks may develop in the bracket that secures the power steering gear to the bus frame or the bus frame may crack around the bolts that attach the steering gear bracket to the frame.
- Risk
- 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.
- Remedy
- NABI will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and repair the buses free of charge. The recall began during March 2013. Owners may contact NABI at 1‑256‑831‑4296.
Recall number 13V011000 · Recall details
Engine and engine cooling: engine: diesel
- What is wrong
- North american bus industries (nabi) is recalling 15 my 2007-2008 blue-bird l4re and c4re transit buses equipped with c7 or c9 caterpillar diesel engines. The fuel pump outlet check plug may be cracked which could cause fuel to spray and leak.
- Risk
- Fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire.
- Remedy
- Nabi is working with caterpillar (please see 08e042). Caterpillar will replace the fuel pump plug free of charge. Owners may contact caterpillar at 1‑800‑447‑4986, or nabi at 1‑888‑391‑1777.
Recall number 08V434000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 2008 Blue Bird L4RE 3
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- Blue Bird Troubleshooting Guides: Blue Bird announcement of the addition of troubleshooting guides for...
- North american bus industries (NBI): the failure of upper radiator support may be contribute to...
- North american bus industries (NBI): an updated rear leaf spring bracket replaces old spring bracket to...
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Is the 2008 Blue Bird L4RE reliable?
Owners have filed 0 complaints about the 2008 Blue Bird L4RE.
What is the most common problem with the 2008 Blue Bird L4RE?
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How many recalls does the 2008 Blue Bird L4RE have?
3 recalls, covering electrical system, structure and engine and engine cooling.
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