NHTSA safety recall

Recall 13V480000 · manufacturer campaign R13WN

Electrical System — Blue Bird · reported 17 Oct 2013 · 393 vehicles potentially affected

What's wrong

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.

The fix

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.

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.

NHTSA campaign
13V480000
Manufacturer campaign
R13WN
Filed by
Blue Bird Body Company
Report received
17 Oct 2013
Owners notified
17 Dec 2013
Potentially affected
393

Vehicles covered by this recall

Whether a particular car is affected and still unrepaired depends on its VIN — a model year being listed does not mean every car of that year is included. Check any VIN free on CarLogs, or at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

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

Is this car's recall fixed?

Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer, for the life of the vehicle. A CarLogs report shows the recall status for a specific VIN as reported by the manufacturer — whether it's open or repaired, and whether the fix is available yet.

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