2003 BLUE BIRD ULTRA LF RECALL - #13V036000
RECALL FOR STRUCTURE
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.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
2003 BLUE BIRD ULTRA LF |
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| Manufacturer |
Blue Bird Body Company |
| Manufactured between |
3/14/2003 - 3/12/2007 |
| Recalled on |
2/6/2013 |
| Influenced by |
Blue Bird Body Company |
| Owners Notified on |
3/20/2013 |
| # Affected |
152 |
| Recalled for |
STRUCTURE |
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| 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. |
| Consequences |
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. |
| Corrective action |
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. |
| See also |
2003 BLUE BIRD ULTRA LF Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, DISC
2003 BLUE BIRD ULTRA LF Recall for STRUCTURE
2003 BLUE BIRD ULTRA LF Recall for STRUCTURE, BODY, DOOR, HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
2003 BLUE BIRD ULTRA LF Recall for STEERING
2003 BLUE BIRD ULTRA LF Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
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