2005 Blue Bird Express 4500 Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Oct 24, 2013 · 0 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other Express 4500 years
Not enough data 1st of 4 for complaints
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

NHTSA has received no owner complaints about the 2005 Blue Bird Express 4500 so far. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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2005 Blue Bird Express 4500 recalls (1)

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Electrical systemOct 17, 2013 · NHTSA campaign 13V480000 · 393 vehicles

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.

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

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.

To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2005 Blue Bird Express 4500?

NHTSA has no owner complaints on file yet.

Was there a recall on the 2005 Blue Bird Express 4500?

Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.

Was the 2005 Blue Bird Express 4500 a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Express 4500 model years, the 2005 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.