Blue Bird Body Company | NHTSA Recall #13V036000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 13V036000 by Blue Bird Body Company. Affecting model year ultra lf transit buses manufactured march 14, 2003, through march 12, 2007 Includes 152 affected units, Cracks in Steering Gear Bracket, component: STEERING, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

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model year ultra lf transit buses manufactured march 14, 2003, through march 12, 2007

Defect Summary

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.

Corrective Action

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.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 13V036000

Manufacturer: Blue Bird Body Company

Report Received Date: 2013-02-05T00:00:00

Subject: Cracks in steering gear bracket

Component: Steering

Potentially Affected Units: 152

Details

MFR Campaign Number: R13WA

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: 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.

Consequence Summary: 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.

Corrective Action: 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.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

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NHTSA ID: 13V036000

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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