Blue Bird Recall 13V036000: Steering

NHTSA recall 13V036000 · announced February 5, 2013 · filed by Blue Bird Body Company · 152 units affected

The problem

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.

The risk

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.

What to do

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.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

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.

Vehicles covered by this recall

• 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

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.