NHTSA recall 00V126000
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| Published by | NHTSA (United States) |
|---|---|
| Campaign number | 00V126000 |
| Manufacturer's number | 400DW |
| Manufacturer | BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY |
| Reported | 2000-05-05 |
| Owners notified | 2000-05-04 |
| Component | TRAILER HITCHES |
| Units potentially affected | 195 |
What is wrong
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTOR HOME COACHES. THE TRAILER HITCH MAY BE INADEQUATELY WELDED TO THE CHASSIS FRAME.
What can happen
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.
The remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE WELDS AND, IF NECESSARY, REWELD THE TRAILER HITCH PROPERLY.
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).
| 1997 BLUE BIRD WANDERLODGE | Built 1997-11-24 to 2000-04-25. |
|---|---|
| 1998 BLUE BIRD WANDERLODGE | Built 1997-11-24 to 2000-04-25. |
| 1999 BLUE BIRD WANDERLODGE | Built 1997-11-24 to 2000-04-25. |
| 2000 BLUE BIRD WANDERLODGE | Built 1997-11-24 to 2000-04-25. |
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