How many recalls does the 2005 Blue Bird Express 4000 have?

The 2005 Blue Bird Express 4000 has 1 NHTSA safety recall campaign on record.

How do I check if my 2005 Blue Bird Express 4000 has an open recall?

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2005 Blue Bird Express 4000 Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 2005 Blue Bird Express 4000 has 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 393 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 13V480000 2013-10-17 393 affected

Defect

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…

Consequence

Once electrically conductive, the material is capable of melting and burning, increasing the risk of a fire.

Remedy

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.

Sources & methodology

Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2005 Blue Bird Express 4000 as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.