Recalls for 1985 Blue Bird Wanderlodge

DEFECT #1 - LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH

Posted on: 1986-03-11
Description
Improper adjustment of entrance door causes latch to fail in the secondary latched position.  Such failure places the motorhome in noncompliance with fmvss 206, door locks and door retention.  Consequence of defect: if primary door latch fails to maintain the door closed, the failure of the secondary latch will allow the door to open inadvertently posing some danger to its occupants.

Consequence


Corrective Action
Provide instructions to owners for proper adjustment and in some cases provide new latches.

Notes
System: entrance door/fmvss 206.vehicle description: motorhomes.

DEFECT #2 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS

Posted on: 1987-07-13
Description
Incorrect circuit breaker can become overloaded and trip, and not reset for 40-60 seconds.

Consequence
Bus would lose turn signals, tail lights, stop lights,headlights, and/or windshield wipers.

Corrective Action
Replace 50 amp breaker with 105 amp breaker.

Notes
System: electrical/circuit breaker.vehicle description: motorhomes.

DEFECT #3 - SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK

Posted on: 1986-01-10
Description
Fmvss 121 requires that the air operated oil line to the wet air pressure tank contain an automatic high pressure valve to protect the brake air lines.  This pressure valve was omitted.  Consequence of defect: the omission of the protection pressure valve could allow the air line pressure to increase to the point that it would damage the air lines and would result in draining air pressure from the brake system causing loss of brakes which could lead to an accident.

Consequence


Corrective Action
Add pressure protection valve to the tee in the air accessory line.

Notes
System:air brakes, fmvss 121.  Vehicle description:motorhome.