Blue Bird Recall 00V126000: Trailer Hitches

NHTSA recall 00V126000 · announced May 5, 2000 · filed by Blue Bird Body Company · 195 units affected

The problem

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

The risk

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.

What to do

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

Official NHTSA recall notice →

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).

Vehicles covered by this recall

• 1997 Blue Bird Wanderlodge
• 1998 Blue Bird Wanderlodge
• 1999 Blue Bird Wanderlodge
• 2000 Blue Bird Wanderlodge

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.