BLUE BIRD WANDERLODGE 2003: STEERING:LINKAGES
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 04V153000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| BLUE BIRD | WANDERLODGE | 2003 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2004-04-07 | 2004-03-26 | 2004-03-31 |
Manufacturers Involved: Blue Bird Body Company
Manufacturer Campaign Number: R04HR
Component: STEERING:LINKAGES
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 98
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
ON CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES AND TRANSIT COACHES, INCORRECT TORQUE APPLICATION COULD HAVE BEEN APPLIED TO THE CLAMP BOLTS AND THE DRAG LINK.
THIS COULD LEAD TO THE CLAMPS BECOMING LOOSE, CAUSING MISALIGNMENT OF THE STEERING AXLES, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE CLAMP BOLTS AND AND TIGHTEN TO THE REQUIRED TORQUE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON APRIL 7, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT BLUE BIRD AT 478-822-2242.
BLUE BIRD RECALL NO. R04HR.CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT '1-888-327-4236'.
