NHTSA recall 99V162000
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| Published by | NHTSA (United States) |
|---|---|
| Campaign number | 99V162000 |
| Manufacturer's number | R99DA |
| Manufacturer | BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY |
| Reported | 1999-06-29 |
| Owners notified | 1999-07-28 |
| Component | SUSPENSION |
| Units potentially affected | 204 |
What is wrong
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.
What can happen
THIS CONDITION COULD INCREASE THE STOPPING DISTANCE OF THE VEHICLE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
The remedy
OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH INSTRUCTIONS FOR INSPECTING THE BRAKE S-CAM AND IF FOUND INCORRECT, INSTRUCTIONS FOR CORRECTION OF THE S-CAM INSTALLATION.
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).
| 1996 BLUE BIRD LTC 40 | Built 1996-05-01 to 1999-05-31. |
|---|---|
| 1997 BLUE BIRD LTC 40 | Built 1996-05-01 to 1999-05-31. |
| 1998 BLUE BIRD LTC 40 | Built 1996-05-01 to 1999-05-31. |
| 1999 BLUE BIRD LTC 40 | Built 1996-05-01 to 1999-05-31. |
| 1996 BLUE BIRD WANDERLODGE | Built 1996-05-01 to 1999-05-31. |
| 1997 BLUE BIRD WANDERLODGE | Built 1996-05-01 to 1999-05-31. |
| 1998 BLUE BIRD WANDERLODGE | Built 1996-05-01 to 1999-05-31. |
| 1999 BLUE BIRD WANDERLODGE | Built 1996-05-01 to 1999-05-31. |
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