| Make : BLUE BIRD | Model : WANDERLODGE | Year : 1999 |
| Build Dates : 19981023 - 19990505 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 99V127000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 19990518 | Date Received by ODI: 19990518 | Date Added to Database: 19990526 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY | ||
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| Component: SUSPENSION:REAR | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 26 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
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. |
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Consequence:
OVERSTEERING OF THE REAR AXLE COULD CAUSE, WITHOUT WARNING, AN UNEXPECTED SHIFT IN THE COACH TRAVEL DIRECTION, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL MODIFY THESE COACHES TO CORRECT THE OVERSTEER PROBLEM. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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Notes:
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
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