Blue Bird Express 4500 recalls by year
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
6 recalls found for the Blue Bird Express 4500 in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Choose a model year:
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 Blue Bird Express 4500 | 2 | 0 |
| 2006 Blue Bird Express 4500 | 3 | 0 |
| 2005 Blue Bird Express 4500 | 1 | 0 |
| 2004 Blue Bird Express 4500 | 4 | 0 |
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Newest Blue Bird Express 4500 recalls
- Oct 17, 201313V480000Electrical system393 vehiclesBlue Bird Express 4000, Express 4500 and 2 more models
The specific potting compound used in the subject products for insulation was found to be capable of conducting electricity after being exposed to heat.
- Jun 10, 200808V259000Steering33 vehicles2006-2007 Blue Bird Express 4500
As a result, the left and/or right tie rod assembly may fracture at high mileage.
- Nov 21, 200707V540000Steering12 vehiclesBlue Bird Express and Express 4500
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.
- Aug 4, 200404V388000Service brakes, air156 vehiclesBlue Bird Ultra LF, Wanderlodge M380 and 2 more models
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…
- Jul 19, 200404V341000Service brakes, air48 vehiclesBlue Bird Express 4000 and Express 4500
Certain motor coaches fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 121, "air brake systems." these buses were manufactured without the check…
- Mar 26, 200404V153000Steering98 vehiclesBlue Bird Express 4000, Wanderlodge and 2 more models
On certain motor homes and transit coaches, incorrect torque application could have been applied to the clamp bolts and the drag link.
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