BLUE BIRD ULTRA Recalls
Get the latest recall information for all BLUE BIRD ULTRA vehicles. We provide the most current & comprehensive recall information from the NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration). Browse or search through our database to find the vehicle you are interested in & stay informed.
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Blue Bird Body Company - Recall #13V480000
– Blue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain model year 2004 Ultra LMB, 2003-2006 Ultra LF and 2004-2007 Express commercial buses equipped with Sure Power-brand battery equalizers containing a particular epoxy sealing, aka 'potting', compound. The specific potting compound used in the subject products for insulation was found to be capable of conducting electricity after being exposed to heat.
Affects the following:
- 2004 BLUE BIRD ULTRA LMB
- 2003-2006 BLUE BIRD ULTRA LF
- 2004-2007 BLUE BIRD EXPRESS 4000
- 2004-2007 BLUE BIRD EXPRESS 4500
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Blue Bird Body Company - Recall #13V036000
– 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.
Affects the following:
- 2003-2007 BLUE BIRD ULTRA LF
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NABI Bus, LLC - Recall #09V495000
– NORTH AMERICAN BUS INDUSTRIES, INC. (NABI) IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2002 THROUGH 2009 TRANSIT BUSES MANUFACTURED BETWEEN JANUARY 1, 2002, AND SEPTEMBER 15, 2009, AND EQUIPPED WITH LUMINATOR HORIZON LED SIDE DESTINATION SIGNS. THE CONNECTOR BOARD CAN CORRODE DUE TO AN ACCUMULATION OF MOISTURE UNDER THE CONNECTOR.
Affects the following:
- 2007-2009 BLUE BIRD ULTRA
- 2002-2009 NABI 416
- 2002-2009 NABI BRT
- 2002-2009 NABI LFW
- 2007-2009 OPTIMA OPUS
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Blue Bird Body Company - Recall #05V404000
– CERTAIN COMMERCIAL SERIES TRANSIT BUSES EQUIPPED WITH CUMMINS ISB-02 DIESEL ENGINES BUILT WITH EMC CONTROLLED FUEL LIFT PUMPS. ERRATIC VOLTAGE SUPPLY TO THE FUEL LIFT PUMP CAUSES PREMATURE ELECTRIC BRUSH WEAR INTERNAL TO THE FUEL LIFT PUMP. THIS PREMATURE WEAR COULD RESULT IN FUEL LIFT PUMP FAILURE AND IN SOME CASES MAY CAUSE AN ENGINE STALL CONDITION.
Affects the following:
- 2004-2006 BLUE BIRD ULTRA LF
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Blue Bird Body Company - Recall #05V281000
– ON CERTAIN COMMERCIALTRANSIT BUSES EQUIPPED WITH VAPOR DOOR ASSEMBLIES, THE TWO PIECE CURVED CONNECTING RODS WHEN USED AS AN ELEMENT OF THE DOOR ACTUATION LINKAGE IN CONJUNCTION WITH A VAPOR MEDIUM PNEUMATIC DIFFERENTIAL ENGINE, MAY BE SUBJECT TO FATIGUE FAILURE RESULTING IN BENDING OR BREAKING OF THE CONNECTING ROD.
Affects the following:
- 2003-2006 BLUE BIRD ULTRA LF
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Blue Bird Body Company - Recall #05V014000
– CERTAIN TRANSIT BUSES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 217, "BUS EMERGENCY EXITS AND WINDOW RETENTION AND RELEASE." THE STRIKER PLATES AT THE BOTTOM OF THE EMERGENCY PUSHOUT WINDOWS CAN WEAR A GROOVE INTO THE EMERGENCY RELEASE BOLT. IF THIS GROOVE BECOMES DEEP ENOUGH, THE EMERGENCY PUSH WINDOW MAY FAIL TO OPEN AS INTENDED WHEN RELEASED.
Affects the following:
- 2002-2005 BLUE BIRD ULTRA LF
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Blue Bird Body Company - Recall #04V388000
– CERTAIN MOTOR COACHES, MOTOR HOMES, COMMUTER COACHES, AND TRANSIT BUSES EQUIPPED WITH ARVIN-MERITOR DX 225 AIR DISC BRAKES, ARE EXPERIENCING EXCESSIVE SMOKE IN THE WHEEL AREA DUE TO OVERHEATING OF THE AIR DISC BRAKE PADS.
Affects the following:
- 2004 BLUE BIRD EXPRESS 4000
- 2004 BLUE BIRD EXPRESS 4500
- 2003-2004 BLUE BIRD WANDERLODGE M380
- 2003-2005 BLUE BIRD ULTRA LF