Blue Bird Express 4000, Express 4500, Ultra LF, Wanderlodge M380 (2003-2005): Service brakes, air
Recall 04V388000 · Aug 4, 2004 · Blue Bird Body Company
156
vehicles affected
156
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 04V388000
- Date
- Aug 4, 2004
- Maker
- Blue Bird Body Company
- Units affected
- 156
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Service brakes, air > Disc
- Model years
- 2003-2005
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Fire
What is wrong
CERTAIN MOTOR COACHES, MOTOR HOMES, COMMUTER COACHES, AND TRANSIT BUSES EQUIPPED WITH ARVIN-MERITOR DX 225 AIR DISC BRAKES, ARE EXPERIENCING EXCESSIVE SMOKE IN THE WHEEL AREA DUE TO OVERHEATING OF THE AIR DISC BRAKE PADS.
What can happen
A POTENTIAL FIRE IN THE WHEEL MAY OCCUR WHICH MAY RESULT IN PROPERTY DAMAGE OR PERSONAL INJURY.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
ARVIN-MERITOR WILL INSPECT THE BRAKE ASSEMBLIES TO ENSURE PROPER SET-UP AND OPERATION. THIS RECALL BEGAN AUGUST 10, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT BLUE BIRD AT 478-822-2242.
Vehicles covered
4 models, 7 model years in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Blue Bird | Express 4000 | 2004 |
| Blue Bird | Express 4500 | 2004 |
| Blue Bird | Ultra LF | 2003-2005 |
| Blue Bird | Wanderlodge M380 | 2003-2004 |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 04V388000?
4 models: Blue Bird Express 4000 (2004), Blue Bird Express 4500 (2004), Blue Bird Ultra LF (2003-2005) and 1 more, about 156 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 04V388000?
ARVIN-MERITOR WILL INSPECT THE BRAKE ASSEMBLIES TO ENSURE PROPER SET-UP AND OPERATION. THIS RECALL BEGAN AUGUST 10, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT BLUE BIRD AT 478-822-2242.
What can happen?
A POTENTIAL FIRE IN THE WHEEL MAY OCCUR WHICH MAY RESULT IN PROPERTY DAMAGE OR PERSONAL INJURY.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.