BLUE BIRD WANDERLODGE 1997: TRAILER HITCHES

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 00V126000

Make Model Year
BLUE BIRD WANDERLODGE 1997
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2000-05-04 2000-05-05 2000-05-05

Production Dates: 1997-11-24 - 2000-04-25

Manufacturers Involved: Blue Bird Body Company

Manufacturer Campaign Number: 400DW

Component: TRAILER HITCHES

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 195

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTOR HOME COACHES. THE TRAILER HITCH MAY BE INADEQUATELY WELDED TO THE CHASSIS FRAME.

Consequence

PERSONAL INJURY OR PROPERTY DAMAGE COULD OCCUR IN THE EVENT THE TRAILER HITCH SEPARATES FROM THE CHASSIS FRAME WHILE TOWING A TRAILER OR OTHER VEHICLE.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE WELDS AND, IF NECESSARY, REWELD THE TRAILER HITCH PROPERLY.

Notes

OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MAY 4, 2000.OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT BLUE BIRD AT 1-912-825-2021. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT '1-888-327-4236'.