NHTSA Recall 05V014000: Structure
BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 59 vehicles. It affects 2002–2005 Blue Bird Ultra LF.
| NHTSA campaign | 05V014000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | R05JF |
| Component | STRUCTURE |
| Report received | January 24, 2005 |
| Owner notification | February 25, 2005 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
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.
Safety risk
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
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.
Notes
Blue bird recall no. R05jf.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 covered by recall 05V014000
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.