4 recalls found. |
DEFECT #1 - SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM
Posted on: 2003-05-13
Description
Certain motor homes equipped with independent front suspension modules manufactured and assembled by arvinmeritor at its frankfort, kentucky facility, and sold excusively to blue bird. Some of the capscrews attaching the control arms to the subframe were not torqued to specification allowing the bolt to become loose and eventually result in a loss of vehicle control.
Consequence
Loss of vehicle control can possibly result in a vehicle crash.
Corrective Action
Dealers will inspect and re-torque any loose capscrews if necessary. This inspection will be performed free of charge. Arvinmeritor has not provided the agency with a notification program as of yet.
Notes
Blue bird recall no. R03gw.also, customers can contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
DEFECT #2 - EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE
Posted on: 2003-04-07
Description
On certain motor homes equipped with international thermal research (itr)hurricane hot water heaters, the electronic control board may adversely affect safety features in some of the systems protecting against overheating and potential fire situation.
Consequence
If the safety features do not shut down properly, the heating system can continue heating, possibly resulting in a fire.
Corrective Action
The defective electronic control board will be replaced. In the meantime, customers should turn the system off using the master on/off switch located on the side of the electronic control box which is adjacent to the heater. Owner notification began april 10, 2003. Owners who take their motorhomes to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact itr at 1-800-755-1272 or blue bird at 1-478-822-2242.
Notes
Blue bird recall no. Ro3gv.also, customers can contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
DEFECT #3 - SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC
Posted on: 2004-08-11
Description
Certain motor coaches, motor homes, commuter coaches, and transit buses equipped with arvin-meritor dx 225 air disc brakes, are experiencing excessive smoke in the wheel area due to overheating of the air disc brake pads.
Consequence
A potential fire in the wheel may occur which may result in property damage or personal injury.
Corrective Action
Arvin-meritor will inspect the brake assemblies to ensure proper set-up and operation. This recall began august 10, 2004. Owners should contact blue bird at 478-822-2242.
Notes
Blue bird recall no. R04hw.customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
DEFECT #4 - SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Posted on: 2003-02-12
Description
On certain motor homes, the brake hoses may not have been routed properly resulting in the hoses contacting the frame.
Consequence
This contact could cause the brake hose to leak affecting stopping distance when the service brakes are applied. This could result in a vehicle crash without prior warning.
Corrective Action
Dealers will re-route the rear brake hoses. Owner notification began april 4, 2003. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact blue bird at 1-478-822-2242.
Notes
Blue bird recall no. R03gt. Customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).