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2003-2006 Blue Bird Ultra LF recall: hinge and attachments

Blue Bird Body Company reported this safety recall on June 15, 2005. It covers about 45 vehicles.

vehicles affected
45
reported
Jun 15, 2005
owners notified
Oct 18, 2005

Structure: body: door: hinge and attachments

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

Affected vehicles

Questions about recall 05V281000

Is there a recall on the 2003-2006 Blue Bird Ultra LF hinge and attachments?

Yes. Recall 05V281000, reported on June 15, 2005, covers about 45 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 05V281000?

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.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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