notyard
12-28-2007, 05:18 PM
Problem with front axle curb weight exceeding tie rod end limits--free replacement of left and right tie rod ends and new sticker stating correct weight limits at dealers:
Make / Models : Model/Build Years:
BLUE BIRD / WANDERLODGE M450 LXI 2005-2007
Manufacturer : BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 07V586000 Mfr's Report Date : DEC 11, 2007
Component: POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 58
Summary:
ON CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES EQUIPPED WITH ARVIN MERITOR AND TRW TIE ROD ENDS, THE FRONT AXLE CURB WEIGHT MAY EXCEED THE SPECIFIED 16,000 POUNDS WEIGHT RATING.
Consequence:
FAILURE TO FOLLOW PROPER VEHICLE LOADING SPECIFICATIONS OR A MISPRINTED LABEL COULD INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE LEFT AND RIGHT HAND FRONT TIE ROD ENDS ALONG WITH A CERTIFICATION LABEL STATING THE CORRECT WEIGHT LIMITS FREE OF CHARGE. THE MANUFACTURER HAS NOT YET PROVIDED AN OWNER NOTIFICATION SCHEDULE. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BLUE BIRD AT 478-825-2021.
Notes:
BLUE BIRD RECALL NO. R07MT. CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.
Make / Models : Model/Build Years:
BLUE BIRD / WANDERLODGE M450 LXI 2005-2007
Manufacturer : BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 07V586000 Mfr's Report Date : DEC 11, 2007
Component: POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 58
Summary:
ON CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES EQUIPPED WITH ARVIN MERITOR AND TRW TIE ROD ENDS, THE FRONT AXLE CURB WEIGHT MAY EXCEED THE SPECIFIED 16,000 POUNDS WEIGHT RATING.
Consequence:
FAILURE TO FOLLOW PROPER VEHICLE LOADING SPECIFICATIONS OR A MISPRINTED LABEL COULD INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE LEFT AND RIGHT HAND FRONT TIE ROD ENDS ALONG WITH A CERTIFICATION LABEL STATING THE CORRECT WEIGHT LIMITS FREE OF CHARGE. THE MANUFACTURER HAS NOT YET PROVIDED AN OWNER NOTIFICATION SCHEDULE. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BLUE BIRD AT 478-825-2021.
Notes:
BLUE BIRD RECALL NO. R07MT. CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.