Vehicle recall 08V259000 · June 10, 2008
2006-2007 Blue Bird Express 4500
As a result, the left and/or right tie rod assembly may fracture at high mileage.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Blue bird is recalling 33 my 2006-2007 express 4500 motor coaches equipped with mac tie rod assemblies that did not meet design specification. As a result, the left and/or right tie rod assembly may fracture at high mileage.
- Consequence
- A fracture tie rod may separate without prior warning causing unexpected loss of vehicle steering. In some maneuvers this could cause a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the left and right hand tie rod assemblies with a redesigned tie rod assembly free of charge. The recall began on July 11, 2008. Owners may contact blue bird at 478-822-2242.
- Notes
- Blue bird recall no. R08ND.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
- 08V259000
- Reported to NHTSA
- June 10, 2008
- Filed by
- BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY
- Manufacturer campaign
- R08ND
- Owner notification
- July 11, 2008
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 33
- 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 4500 (2006-2007): 2007, 2006
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