NHTSA Recall 13V036000
NHTSA Campaign Id 13V036000; Date: Feb. 5, 2013
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.
Recalled Vehicles:
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
Component: Steering
Manufactured by: Blue Bird Body Company
Affected Units:: 152
Recall 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.
How to Fix:
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.
Recall 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.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Mar 20, 2013
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