2003-2004 Blue Bird Express 3500, Blue Bird Express 4000 and others recall: linkages

Blue Bird Body Company reported this safety recall on March 26, 2004. It covers about 98 vehicles.

vehicles affected: 98
reported: Mar 26, 2004
owners notified: Apr 7, 2004

Steering: linkages

What is wrong: On certain motor homes and transit coaches, incorrect torque application could have been applied to the clamp bolts and the drag link.
Risk: This could lead to the clamps becoming loose, causing misalignment of the steering axles, which could result in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the clamp bolts and and tighten to the required torque. Owner notification began on april 7, 2004. Owners should contact blue bird at 478‑822‑2242.

Recall number 04V153000

Affected vehicles

Blue Bird Express 3500 2003 2003
Blue Bird Express 4000 2003-2004 2003 2004
Blue Bird Express 4500 2004 2004
Blue Bird Wanderlodge 2003-2004 2003 2004

Questions about recall 04V153000

Is there a recall on the 2003-2004 Blue Bird Express 3500, Blue Bird Express 4000 and others linkages?

Yes. Recall 04V153000, reported on March 26, 2004, covers about 98 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 04V153000?

Dealers will replace the clamp bolts and and tighten to the required torque. Owner notification began on april 7, 2004. Owners should contact blue bird at 478‑822‑2242.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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