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
Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. 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
- 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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