Blue Bird Body Company | NHTSA Recall #13V480000
Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.
Description
Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 13V480000 by Blue Bird Body Company. Affecting 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 Includes 393 affected units, Battery Equalizers/DC-DC Converters-Possible Fire, component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, and more from the Department of Transportation.
Vehicle Make / Model
makesAndModelsmodel 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
Defect Summary
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.
Corrective Action
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.