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2005 Blue Bird Ultra LF: recalls and complaints

NHTSA lists 6 recall campaigns for the 2005 Blue Bird Ultra LF. The newest campaign is 13V480000. NHTSA received the report on 17 Oct 2013. The NHTSA record gives the component Electrical System. NHTSA has no complaint on file for this model year.

The NHTSA recall file shows no do-not-drive advisory and no park-outside advisory on these campaigns.

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Remedy of the newest campaign, 13V480000, in the NHTSA record

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.
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Recall campaigns

6 campaigns, newest first. 851 units in total.

  1. 13V480000Received . 393 units.

    Electrical System

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    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.
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    Once electrically conductive, the material is capable of melting and burning, increasing the risk of a fire.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    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.

    Report filed by Blue Bird Body Company. Manufacturer campaign number R13WN. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

  2. 13V036000Received . 152 units.

    Structure

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    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, in the NHTSA record
    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, in the NHTSA record
    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.

    Report filed by Blue Bird Body Company. Manufacturer campaign number R13WA. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

  3. 05V404000Received . 46 units.

    Fuel System, Other / Delivery / Fuel Pump

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    Certain commercial series transit buses equipped with cummins isb-02 diesel engines built with emc controlled fuel lift pumps. Erratic voltage supply to the fuel lift pump causes premature electric brush wear internal to the fuel lift pump. This premature wear could result in fuel lift pump failure and in some cases may cause an engine stall condition.
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    Should the engine stall, a vehicle crash could occur.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    Cummins, in conjunction with blue bird, will notify owners and repair the engines by emc recalibration and replacement of the fuel lift pump at no charge to the customer. Owners may contact cummins assistance center at 1-800-diesels or blue bird at 1-478-822-2242.

    Report filed by BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY. Manufacturer campaign number R05KB.

  4. 05V281000Received . 45 units.

    Structure / Body / Door / Hinge and Attachments

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    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.
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    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, in the NHTSA record
    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.

    Report filed by BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY. Manufacturer campaign number R04JY. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

  5. 05V014000Received . 59 units.

    Structure

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    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.
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    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, in the NHTSA record
    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.

    Report filed by BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY. Manufacturer campaign number R05JF. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

  6. 04V388000Received . 156 units.

    Service Brakes, Air / Disc

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    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.
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    A potential fire in the wheel may occur which may result in property damage or personal injury.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    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.

    Report filed by BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY. Manufacturer campaign number R04HW. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

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Complaints by component

The NHTSA complaint file has no complaint for this model year.

Investigations

The NHTSA investigation file has no investigation that names this model year.

Investigation: A study of a possible safety defect by the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. An investigation with no closing date in the NHTSA file is open.

Other model years

The number under each year is the number of recall campaigns.

  1. 20021
  2. 20035
  3. 20046
  4. 20056
  5. 20064
  6. 20071

A year without a link has fewer than 2 campaigns and fewer than 25 complaints. It has no page.

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Cite this page

Recall Register. 2005 Blue Bird Ultra LF: recalls and complaints. https://recallregister.com/vehicle/blue-bird/ultra-lf/2005/. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, recall, complaint and investigation files. Data through .

Sources

Source
NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation
Licence
US government work, public domain
Recall file through
30 Sep 2026
Complaint file through
30 Sep 2026
First complaint in the file
1 Jan 1995
Manufacturer in the recall file
Blue Bird Body Company

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Questions

How many units are in the recall campaigns for the 2005 Blue Bird Ultra LF?
851 units in 6 campaigns. A campaign can name other models and model years, and its units include them.
How many recall campaigns does the Blue Bird Ultra LF have for all model years?
NHTSA lists 6 recall campaigns for the Blue Bird Ultra LF, model years 2002 to 2007. 6 of them name the 2005 model year.
Is an NHTSA investigation of the 2005 Blue Bird Ultra LF open?
The NHTSA investigation file has no investigation that names this model year.