BLUE BIRD WANDERLODGE 1998: SUSPENSION
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 99V162000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| BLUE BIRD | WANDERLODGE | 1998 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1999-07-28 | 1999-06-29 | 1999-06-30 |
Production Dates: 1996-05-01 - 1999-05-31
Manufacturers Involved: Blue Bird Body Company
Manufacturer Campaign Number: R99DA
Component: SUSPENSION
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 204
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTOR HOMES EQUIPPED WITH RIDEWELL TAG AXLES. SOME OF THE RIDEWELL TAG AXLE AND SUSPENSION ASSEMBLIES HAVE THE BRAKE S-CAMS INCORRECTLY INSTALLED.
THIS CONDITION COULD INCREASE THE STOPPING DISTANCE OF THE VEHICLE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH INSTRUCTIONS FOR INSPECTING THE BRAKE S-CAM AND IF FOUND INCORRECT, INSTRUCTIONS FOR CORRECTION OF THE S-CAM INSTALLATION.
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JULY 27, 1999.OWNERS WHO DO NOT RECEIVE THE INSPECTION AND CORRECTION INSTRUCTIONS WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT BLUE BIRD AT 1-912-822-2242. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT '1-888-327-4236'.
