Blue Bird Ultra LF (2003-2007): Structure
Recall 13V036000 · Feb 5, 2013 · Blue Bird Body Company
152
vehicles affected
152
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 13V036000
- Date
- Feb 5, 2013
- Maker
- Blue Bird Body Company
- Units affected
- 152
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Structure; Steering
- Model years
- 2003-2007
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is wrong
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.
What can happen
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.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
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.
Vehicles covered
1 model, 5 model years in all
Related pages
Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 13V036000?
1 model: Blue Bird Ultra LF (2003-2007), about 152 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 13V036000?
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.
What can happen?
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.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.