NHTSA recall 13V036000
Steering
Blue Bird Ultra LF
Reported Feb 5, 2013152 vehicles affectedBlue Bird Body CompanyMaker’s number R13WABuilt Mar 14, 2003 – Mar 12, 2007
The 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.
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.
The remedy
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.
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