Vehicle recall 13V036000 · February 5, 2013
2003-2007 Blue Bird Ultra LF
Cracks may develop in the bracket which secures the power steering gear to the bus frame.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- 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
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 13V036000
- Reported to NHTSA
- February 5, 2013
- Filed by
- Blue Bird Body Company
- Manufacturer campaign
- R13WA
- Owner notification
- March 20, 2013
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 152
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Structure; Steering
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
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