Vehicle recall 03V174000 · May 5, 2003

2004 Blue Bird Wanderlodge M380

Certain motor homes equipped with independent front suspension modules manufactured and assembled by arvinmeritor at its frankfort, kentucky facility, and sold excusively to blue…

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Summary: 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.
Remedy: 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).

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 03V174000
Reported to NHTSA: May 5, 2003
Filed by: BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY
Manufacturer campaign: R03GW
Vehicles potentially affected: 31
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Suspension › Front › Control arm

Recall 03V174000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

Vehicles covered

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Blue Bird Wanderlodge M380 (2004): 2004

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