2007 BLUE BIRD ULTRA LF

1 recalls, 0 complaints - 4 TSBs

13V036000 Feb 5, 2013
STEERING
Defect Description
Blue Bird Corporation is recalling certain model year Ultra LF transit buses manufactured March 14, 2003, through March 12, 2007. Cracks may develop in the bracket which secures the power steering gear to the bus frame.
Consequence
If left unchecked, the cracks may propagate and cause a separation of the steering gear from the bus frame. This would result in a loss of steering control, possibly increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Remedy
Blue Bird will notify owners, and dealers will install reinforcement plates, free of charge. The recall began on March 20, 2013. Owners may contact Blue Bird at 1-478-825-2021.
152 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: Blue Bird Body Company

No complaints found for this vehicle.

Technical Service Bulletins, 2007 BLUE BIRD ULTRA LF

4 manufacturer communications from 4 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

ComponentBulletins
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL2
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER2
SM1608 Dec 8, 2016
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
New Blue Bird Support Center - Technical Bus Support: Dealer memo to announce the new on-line Blue Bird Support Center for technical bus support requests.
SM1601 Jan 14, 2016
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Blue Bird Troubleshooting Guides: Blue Bird announcement of the addition of troubleshooting guides for assisting in the service of the Blue Bird products. These troubleshooting guides are available on the Vantage website.
No comms 2022-10 Oct 17, 2022
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
There are no Manufacturer Communications in accordance with 49 CFR 579.5 to report for October 2022 for Blue Bird Body Company.
No comms 2023-12 Jan 1, 2024
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
There are no Manufacturer Communications in accordance with 49 CFR 579.5 to report for December 2023 for Blue Bird Body Company.

BLUE BIRD ULTRA LF - All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the BLUE BIRD ULTRA LF across all model years (2002, 2007).

23 Total Recalls
0 Total Complaints
0 Investigations
0 Reported Crashes
0 Reported Fires
0 Reported Deaths

BLUE BIRD ULTRA LF - Year by Year

Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.

Year Recalls Complaints
2007 (current) 1 0
2006 4 0 View
2005 6 0 View
2004 6 0 View
2003 5 0 View
2002 1 0 View

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