Vehicle recall 07V540000 · November 21, 2007
Blue 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.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- 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.
- Consequence
- This condition can result in the steering link to become disconnected and cause a loss of steering control which could result in a crash.
- Remedy
- 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.
- Notes
- Blue bird recall no. R07MP.CUSTOMERS may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 07V540000
- Reported to NHTSA
- November 21, 2007
- Filed by
- BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY
- Manufacturer campaign
- R07MP
- Owner notification
- November 9, 2007
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 12
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Steering › Linkages › Tie rod assembly
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 (2007): 2007
- Blue Bird Express 4500 (2006): 2006
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