1997 BLUE BIRD LTC 40 RECALL - #99V162000
RECALL FOR SUSPENSION
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.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
1997 BLUE BIRD LTC 40 |
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| Manufacturer |
BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY |
| Manufactured between |
5/1/1996 - 5/31/1999 |
| Recalled on |
6/30/1999 |
| Influenced by |
BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY |
| Owners Notified on |
7/28/1999 |
| # Affected |
204 |
| Recalled for |
SUSPENSION |
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| Description |
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. |
| Consequences |
THIS CONDITION COULD INCREASE THE STOPPING DISTANCE OF THE VEHICLE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH. |
| Corrective action |
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). |
| See also |
1997 BLUE BIRD LTC 40 Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, CONTROLS, FOOT CONTROL/VALVE
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