The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·13V036000·Announced 2013-02-05

Blue Bird Recalls Ultra LF Transit Buses Due to Steering Bracket Cracks

Blue Bird is recalling 152 Ultra LF transit buses from 2003-2007 because cracks in the steering gear bracket may cause loss of steering control.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (steering gear separation) that results in loss of steering control, which aligns with the rubric criteria for a Severe (4) rating.

Plain-English summary

Blue Bird Body Company is recalling 152 model year 2003 through 2007 Ultra LF transit buses. The recall covers buses manufactured between March 14, 2003, and March 12, 2007.

The defect involves cracks that may develop in the bracket securing the power steering gear to the bus frame. If left unchecked, these cracks may propagate and cause the steering gear to separate from the frame, resulting in a loss of steering control and increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.

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 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
BLUE BIRD ULTRA LF
Brand
BLUE BIRD
Manufacturer
Blue Bird Body Company
Category
Vehicle — Transit Bus
Hazard
Affected units
152

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (1)

  • ULTRA LF

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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