Blue Bird Recall 13V480000: Electrical System

NHTSA recall 13V480000 · announced October 17, 2013 · filed by Blue Bird Body Company · 393 units affected

The problem

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.

The risk

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

What to do

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.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

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.

Vehicles covered by this recall

• 2004 Blue Bird Express 4000
• 2005 Blue Bird Express 4000
• 2006 Blue Bird Express 4000
• 2007 Blue Bird Express 4000
• 2004 Blue Bird Express 4500
• 2005 Blue Bird Express 4500
• 2006 Blue Bird Express 4500
• 2007 Blue Bird Express 4500
• 2003 Blue Bird Ultra Lf
• 2004 Blue Bird Ultra Lf
• 2005 Blue Bird Ultra Lf
• 2006 Blue Bird Ultra Lf
• 2004 Blue Bird Ultra Lmb

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.