Recall 13V036000

STRUCTURE

Report Date
20130205
Component
STRUCTURE
Affected Vehicles
5 models

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.

Safety 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.

Affected Vehicles

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

Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.