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Blue Bird · Canada · High

Blue Bird Ultra Low Floor Transit Bus: Steering

Affects Blue Bird Ultra Low Floor Transit Bus · 2003–2006 — about 28 vehicles.

The hazard

On certain buses, the bracket which secures the power steering gear to the chassis may develop cracks. This could allow the steering gear to partially detach from the chassis, which could result in a loss of steering control and a crash causing property damage and/or personal injury. Correction: Dealers will install reinforcement plates.

What to do

Contact your dealer; the remedy details were not included in the filing.

Critical — crash/injury risk now High — injury risk; see remedy Moderate — fix at next service Low — minor / informational