2 recalls found. |
DEFECT #1 - STEERING
Posted on: 2013-02-06
Description
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
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.
Notes
Blue bird's recall campaign number is r13wa.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
DEFECT #2 - STRUCTURE
Posted on: 2013-02-06
Description
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
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.
Notes
Blue bird's recall campaign number is r13wa.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.