NHTSA Recall 13V036000
Filed by Blue Bird Body Company. Component: Structure. Reported 2013-02-05. An estimated 152 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
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.
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 the manufacturer will 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.
Manufacturer campaign number: R13WA
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.