BLUE BIRD ULTRA LF 2006: STEERING

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 13V036000

Make Model Year
BLUE BIRD ULTRA LF 2006
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

Summary

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.

Notes

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.