BLUE BIRD WANDERLODGE 1999: SUSPENSION:REAR
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 99V127000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| BLUE BIRD | WANDERLODGE | 1999 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1999-05-18 | 1999-05-18 | 1999-05-26 |
Production Dates: 1998-10-23 - 1999-05-05
Manufacturers Involved: Blue Bird Body Company
Component: SUSPENSION:REAR
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 26
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTOR HOME COACHES EQUIPPED WITH RIDEWELL FOLLOWING TAG AXLES. THE RIDEWELL FOLLOWING TAG AXLE LOCKING CYLINDERS CAN ALLOW THE TAG AXLE TO OFF-STEER, CAUSING A REAR END OVERSTEER PROBLEM.
OVERSTEERING OF THE REAR AXLE COULD CAUSE, WITHOUT WARNING, AN UNEXPECTED SHIFT IN THE COACH TRAVEL DIRECTION, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
DEALERS WILL MODIFY THESE COACHES TO CORRECT THE OVERSTEER PROBLEM.
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MAY 18, 1999.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 1-912-822-2022.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT '1-888-327-4236'.
