Vehicle recall 04V153000 · March 26, 2004
Blue 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.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- On certain motor homes and transit coaches, incorrect torque application could have been applied to the clamp bolts and the drag link.
- Consequence
- This could lead to the clamps becoming loose, causing misalignment of the steering axles, which could result in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the clamp bolts and and tighten to the required torque. Owner notification began on April 7, 2004. Owners should contact blue bird at 478-822-2242.
- Notes
- Blue bird recall no. R04HR.CUSTOMERS can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 04V153000
- Reported to NHTSA
- March 26, 2004
- Filed by
- BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY
- Manufacturer campaign
- R04HR
- Owner notification
- April 7, 2004
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 98
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Steering › Linkages
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Blue Bird Express 3500 (2003): 2003
- Blue Bird Express 4000 (2003-2004): 2004, 2003
- Blue Bird Express 4500 (2004): 2004
- Blue Bird Wanderlodge (2003-2004): 2004, 2003
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