2003 Blue Bird Ultra LF recalls

There are 5 safety recalls on record for the 2003 Blue Bird Ultra LF, covering 805 vehicles in total across all the models in each campaign. Newest first.

All recalls

Electrical systemReported October 17, 2013 · 393 vehicles affected

What is wrong: Blue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain model year 2004 Ultra LMB, 2003-2006 Ultra LF and 2004-2007 Express commercial buses equipped with Sure Power-brand battery equalizers containing a particular epoxy sealing, aka 'potting', compound. The specific potting compound used in the subject products for insulation was found to be capable of conducting electricity after being exposed to heat.
Risk: Once electrically conductive, the material is capable of melting and burning, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Blue Bird will notify owners, and dealers will replace the equalizers, free of charge. The recall began on December 17, 2013. Owners may contact Blue Bird at 1‑478‑825‑2021. Blue Bird's recall number is R13WN.

Recall number 13V480000 · Recall details

StructureReported February 5, 2013 · 152 vehicles affected

What is wrong: 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.
Risk: 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.

Recall number 13V036000 · Recall details

Structure: body: door: hinge and attachmentsReported June 15, 2005 · 45 vehicles affected

What is wrong: On certain commercialtransit buses equipped with vapor door assemblies, the two piece curved connecting rods when used as an element of the door actuation linkage in conjunction with a vapor medium pneumatic differential engine, may be subject to fatigue failure resulting in bending or breaking of the connecting rod.
Risk: A broken connecting rod can allow the door panel to move freely in an uncontrolled manner, leaving passengers inside the vehicle unprotected by the door panel and enabling a protruding door panel to strike persons or objects outside the vehicle.
Remedy: Blue bird is working with vapor bus international to notify owners and have the repair performed on their vehicles. The remedy consists of replacing the two piece connecting rod with a one piece connecting rod. The recall began on october 18, 2005. Owners may contact blue bird at 478‑822‑2242 or vapor at 847‑777‑6400.

Recall number 05V281000 · Recall details

StructureReported January 24, 2005 · 59 vehicles affected

What is wrong: Certain transit buses fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 217, "bus emergency exits and window retention and release." the striker plates at the bottom of the emergency pushout windows can wear a groove into the emergency release bolt. If this groove becomes deep enough, the emergency push window may fail to open as intended when released.
Risk: In the event of an emergency, failure of the pushout window could potentially trap passengers or delay their escape, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: Dealers will ship repair parts and installation instructions to the bus owners. The recall began on february 21, 2005. Owners may contact blue bird at 478‑825‑2021.

Recall number 05V014000 · Recall details

Service brakes, air: discReported August 4, 2004 · 156 vehicles affected

What is wrong: Certain motor coaches, motor homes, commuter coaches, and transit buses equipped with arvin-meritor dx 225 air disc brakes, are experiencing excessive smoke in the wheel area due to overheating of the air disc brake pads.
Risk: A potential fire in the wheel may occur which may result in property damage or personal injury.
Remedy: Arvin-meritor will inspect the brake assemblies to ensure proper set-up and operation. This recall began august 10, 2004. Owners should contact blue bird at 478‑822‑2242.

Recall number 04V388000 · Recall details

Questions about the 2003 Blue Bird Ultra LF recalls

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No. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer of the brand, even if the car is out of warranty or you are not the first owner.

How many recalls does the 2003 Blue Bird Ultra LF have?

5, covering electrical system, structure and service brakes, air.

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