NHTSA vehicle safety data
2002 Blue Bird Ultra LF Recalls & Complaints
The 2002 Blue Bird Ultra LF has 1 NHTSA recall campaign on file as of October 21, 2026. try.vin has no NHTSA owner complaints on file for the 2002 Blue Bird Ultra LF. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Blue Bird dealer.
NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2002 Blue Bird Ultra LF. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
FMVSS 217/EMERGENCY EXIT WINDOWS/HEHR
NHTSA #05V014000 · Structure · NHTSA notice
Reported January 24, 2005 · BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY
Potentially affected: 59 vehicles
Blue Bird campaign R05JF · Owners notified February 25, 2005 · Vehicles built March 1, 2003 – January 31, 2005 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
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 consequence
IN THE EVENT OF AN EMERGENCY, FAILURE OF THE PUSHOUT WINDOW COULD POTENTIALLY TRAP PASSENGERS OR DELAY THEIR ESCAPE, INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY.
Manufacturer 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.
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