Blue Bird Recall 99V162000: Suspension

NHTSA recall 99V162000 · announced June 29, 1999 · filed by Blue Bird Body Company · 204 units affected

The problem

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.

The risk

THIS CONDITION COULD INCREASE THE STOPPING DISTANCE OF THE VEHICLE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

What to do

OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH INSTRUCTIONS FOR INSPECTING THE BRAKE S-CAM AND IF FOUND INCORRECT, INSTRUCTIONS FOR CORRECTION OF THE S-CAM INSTALLATION.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

Notes

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).

Vehicles covered by this recall

• 1996 Blue Bird Ltc 40
• 1997 Blue Bird Ltc 40
• 1998 Blue Bird Ltc 40
• 1999 Blue Bird Ltc 40
• 1996 Blue Bird Wanderlodge
• 1997 Blue Bird Wanderlodge
• 1998 Blue Bird Wanderlodge
• 1999 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.