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NHTSA 05V281📅 Jun 15, 2005

2003–2006 Blue Bird Ultra LF recall: body & structure

⚠️ What's 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.

💥 The 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.

🔧 The fix

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 fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
NHTSA campaign
05V281000
Manufacturer recall #
R04JY
Manufacturer
BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY
Vehicles affected
45
Component
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
Owner phone
1-847-777-6400
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Oct 18, 2005
Built
Feb 12, 2004 – May 25, 2005
Recall started by
ODI
Notes
Blue bird recall no. R04JY.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.

Vehicles in this recall

Is your car affected? Recalls apply to specific VINs. Check my VIN

FAQ

Is the 05V281 recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)

Which vehicles are included in recall 05V281?

2003–2006 Blue Bird Ultra LF. 45 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized Blue Bird dealer to book the free repair or call the manufacturer at 1-847-777-6400.