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NHTSANHTSA · Vehicles·Recall number 13V011000

2008 Blue Bird L4re | 2009 Blue Bird L4re | 2007 Blue Bird L4re — Structure

Published January 15, 2013 · Recall initiated: January 11, 2013

Summary

NHTSA records recall 13V011000, published January 15, 2013 and initiated January 11, 2013. Recalling firm: NABI Bus, LLC; 2008 Blue Bird L4re | 2009 Blue Bird L4re | 2007 Blue Bird L4re — Structure.

What's the hazard

North American Bus Industries Inc. (NABI) is recalling certain model year 2007-2009 Blue Bird L4RE transit buses manufactured July 1, 2007, through October 31, 2009. The buses may have a defective steering gear attachment. Cracks may develop in the bracket that secures the power steering gear to the bus frame or the bus frame may crack around the bolts that attach the steering gear bracket to the frame.

What to do

NABI will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and repair the buses free of charge. The recall began during March 2013. Owners may contact NABI at 1-256-831-4296.

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Recall details

Brand
BLUE BIRD
Model
L4RE
Manufacturer
NABI Bus, LLC
Lot
2008 BLUE BIRD L4RE | 2009 BLUE BIRD L4RE | 2007 BLUE BIRD L4RE
Risk classification
V
Country
US

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Questions about this recall

Was 2008 Blue Bird L4re | 2009 Blue Bird L4re | 2007 Blue Bird L4re — Structure recalled?

Yes. NHTSA published recall 13V011000 on January 15, 2013. Reported hazard: North American Bus Industries Inc. (NABI) is recalling certain model year 2007-2009 Blue Bird L4RE transit buses manufactured July 1, 2007, through October 31, 2009. The buses may have a defective steering gear attachment. Cracks may develop in the bracket that secures the power steering gear to the bus frame or the bus frame may crack around the bolts that attach the steering gear bracket to the frame.

What should I do if I have this product?

NABI will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and repair the buses free of charge. The recall began during March 2013. Owners may contact NABI at 1-256-831-4296.

How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?

Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: BLUE BIRD. Model: L4RE.

View official NHTSA notice(opens on nhtsa.gov)