Defect Description For Recall
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.
Make Of Vehicle
BLUE BIRD
Model Of Vehicle
EXPRESS 4500
Year
2006
Recall Campaign Number
13V480000
Component Description
Electrical System
Effect Of Defect
Once Electrically ConduCTIve, The Material Is Capable Of Melting And Burning, Increasing The Risk Of A Fire.
Fix Defect
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.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Blue Bird Body Company
Start Of Manufacture
End Of Manufacture
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
393
Date Owners Notified
20131217
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Blue Bird Body Company
Date Report Received
20131017
Make Campaign Number
R13WN