2005 Blue Bird Ultra LF recalls
6 NHTSA recall campaigns naming the 2005 Blue Bird Ultra LF. Last verified Jul 30, 2026. Recalls may apply only to certain VIN ranges — always confirm with a VIN check.
Units are totals reported across campaigns mentioning this model — NHTSA does not always break unit counts down by model.
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- Oct 17, 2013Fire risk2004–2007 Blue Bird Express 4000, 2004–2007 Blue Bird Express 4500, 2003–2006 Blue Bird Ultra LF and 1 other model — Electrical System
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.
13V480000 · 393 units · Blue Bird Body Company
- Feb 5, 2013Crash risk2003–2007 Blue Bird Ultra LF — Structure
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.
13V036000 · 152 units · Blue Bird Body Company
- Sep 13, 2005Crash risk2004–2006 Blue Bird Ultra LF — Fuel System, Other
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.
05V404000 · 46 units · BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY
- Jun 15, 2005Safety2003–2006 Blue Bird Ultra LF — Structure
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.
05V281000 · 45 units · BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY
- Jan 24, 2005Crash risk2002–2005 Blue Bird Ultra LF — Structure
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.
05V014000 · 59 units · BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY
- Aug 4, 2004Fire risk2004 Blue Bird Express 4000, 2004 Blue Bird Express 4500, 2003–2005 Blue Bird Ultra LF and 1 other model — Service Brakes, Air
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.
04V388000 · 156 units · BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY