2006 Blue Bird Express 4500 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Express 4500 years
- Not enough data 1st of 4 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 3 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
NHTSA has received no owner complaints about the 2006 Blue Bird Express 4500 so far. There are 3 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 0owner complaints
- 3safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
2006 Blue Bird Express 4500 recalls (3)
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Electrical system
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.
Steering:linkages:tie rod assembly
Problem: Blue bird is recalling 33 my 2006-2007 express 4500 motor coaches equipped with mac tie rod assemblies that did not meet design specification. As a result, the left and/or right tie rod assembly may fracture at high mileage.
Risk: A fracture tie rod may separate without prior warning causing unexpected loss of vehicle steering. In some maneuvers this could cause a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the left and right hand tie rod assemblies with a redesigned tie rod assembly free of charge. The recall began on july 11, 2008. Owners may contact blue bird at 478-822-2242.
Steering:linkages:tie rod assembly
Problem: On certain motor coaches, the castle nuts on the tie rod ends and relay rod studs in the independent suspension assemblies are loose and/or not tightened to specifications. Low and/or no torque on a nut can result in excessive slack in the steering system, thereby allowing the tapered joint to move and subsequently shear the cotter pin.
Risk: This condition can result in the steering link to become disconnected and cause a loss of steering control which could result in a crash.
Fix: Blue bird is working with arvin-meritor to repair these coaches (please see 07e094). The recall began on november 19, 2007. Owners may contact blue bird at 1-478-822-2242.
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.
Other Blue Bird Express 4500 years
← 2005 Express 4500 · 2007 Express 4500 →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 Express 4500 | 0 | 2 |
| 2006 | 0 | 3 |
| 2005 Express 4500 | 0 | 1 |
| 2004 Express 4500 | 0 | 4 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2006 Blue Bird Express 4500?
NHTSA has no owner complaints on file yet.
Was there a recall on the 2006 Blue Bird Express 4500?
Yes, 3 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2006 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 2006 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.