NHTSA Campaign 13V036000

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Issued by Blue Bird Body Company · Reported Feb 5, 2013 · 152 vehicles affected

What's wrong

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.

Vehicles affected by this recall

Make Model Year Units
BLUE BIRD ULTRA LF 2003 152
BLUE BIRD ULTRA LF 2004 152
BLUE BIRD ULTRA LF 2005 152
BLUE BIRD ULTRA LF 2006 152
BLUE BIRD ULTRA LF 2007 152

Source: NHTSA Campaign 13V036000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.