BLUE BIRD ULTRA LF 2004: STEERING
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 13V036000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| BLUE BIRD | ULTRA LF | 2004 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2013-03-20 | 2013-02-05 | 2013-02-06 |
Production Dates: 2003-03-14 - 2007-03-12
Manufacturers Involved: Blue Bird Body Company
Manufacturer Campaign Number: R13WA
Component: STEERING
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 152
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
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.
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.
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.
Blue Bird's recall campaign number is R13WA.Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 'TTY 1-800-424-9153', or go to www.safercar.gov.
