Known Recalls

Recall campaign · NHTSA 13V480000

Electrical system

Blue Bird Body Company filed this campaign with NHTSA on 2013-10-17.

Recall campaignNHTSA 13V480000

Electrical system

Component
Electrical system
Manufacturer
Blue Bird Body Company
Vehicles affected
393
Reported to NHTSA
2013-10-17
Owners notified
2013-12-17

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

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

Manufacturer 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.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Scope of coverage

13 model years across 4 models.

ModelYears on record
BLUE BIRD Express 40002007 2006 2005 2004
BLUE BIRD Express 45002007 2006 2005 2004
BLUE BIRD Ultra LF2006 2005 2004 2003
BLUE BIRD Ultra LMB2004

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.