1999 BLUE BIRD WANDERLODGE Recall - Campaign #01V044003

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1999 BLUE BIRD WANDERLODGE RECALL - #01V044003

RECALL FOR STEERING : LINKAGES : TIE ROD ASSEMBLY

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SCHOOL AND TRANSIT BUSES AND MOTOR HOME CHASSIS EQUIPPED WITH TIE ROD ASSEMBLIES MANUFACTURED BY TRW. THE SUSPECT TIE RODS CONTAIN 24-DL MODEL BALL SOCKETS. CERTAIN OF THE TIE ROD BALL-SOCKET BEARINGS HAVE A BELOW-SPECIFICATION CASE DEPTH AND/OR HARDNESS, WHICH CAN LEAD TO PREMATURE WEAR OF THE SOCKET.

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Vehicle 1999 BLUE BIRD WANDERLODGE Manufacturer BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY Manufactured between 8/3/1999 - 1/12/2000 Recalled on 2/28/2001 Influenced by BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY Owners Notified on 3/30/2001 # Affected 842 Recalled for STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY   Description VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SCHOOL AND TRANSIT BUSES AND MOTOR HOME CHASSIS EQUIPPED WITH TIE ROD ASSEMBLIES MANUFACTURED BY TRW. THE SUSPECT TIE RODS CONTAIN 24-DL MODEL BALL SOCKETS. CERTAIN OF THE TIE ROD BALL-SOCKET BEARINGS HAVE A BELOW-SPECIFICATION CASE DEPTH AND/OR HARDNESS, WHICH CAN LEAD TO PREMATURE WEAR OF THE SOCKET. Consequences IF THIS CONDITION OCCURS, THE DRIVER CAN LOSE PARTIAL CONTROL OF THE RIGHT FRONT WHEEL, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A CRASH. Corrective action DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE BALL SOCKETS AND/OR DRAG LINKS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MARCH 30, 2001. 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 1-912-822-2242 OR TRW CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-866-280-3287. Notes ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). See also 1999 BLUE BIRD WANDERLODGE Recall for SUSPENSION, REAR 1999 BLUE BIRD WANDERLODGE Recall for SUSPENSION, REAR 1999 BLUE BIRD WANDERLODGE Recall for SUSPENSION 1999 BLUE BIRD WANDERLODGE Recall for UNKNOWN OR OTHER 1999 BLUE BIRD WANDERLODGE Recall for TRAILER HITCHES 1999 BLUE BIRD WANDERLODGE Recall for POWER TRAIN, AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION 1999 BLUE BIRD WANDERLODGE Recall for EQUIPMENT, RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER 1999 BLUE BIRD WANDERLODGE Recall for EQUIPMENT, RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER