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Blue Bird 1986–1988 Unknown Or Other recall
Recalled September 18, 1991 · NHTSA recall 91E039001 · Blue Bird
Hazard
THE TORN AWNING MAY SEPARATE FROM THE MOTORHOME WHILE THEVEHICLE IS IN MOTION, CAUSING A HIGHWAY HAZARD WHICH COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLEACCIDENT.
Remedy
A RETROFIT KIT WILL BE INSTALLED ON THE MOTORHOMES.
Units
365 units
Description
THE PATIO AWNING IS INADEQUATELY ATTACHED TO MOTORHOME AND IT COULD BEGIN TO UNRAVEL FROM THE REAR CAUSING A SHEARING OF THE FRONT LOCK. ONCE THE LOCK IS FREE, THE ENTIRE AWNING CAN BE EXPOSED TO WIND PRESSURE AND BE TORN FROM THE SIDE OF THE MOTORHOME WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION.
What to do
A RETROFIT KIT WILL BE INSTALLED ON THE MOTORHOMES.
Product
Blue Bird WANDERLODGE
Manufacturer(s)
Blue Bird Body Company
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →