Equipment recall 89E003002 · February 28, 1989

1988 Blue Bird Wanderlodge

Due to the substitution of a spacer for a retainer on the steering wheel assembly, the spacer could break allowing the steering wheel to separate from the mounting hub.

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

This is a recall of aftermarket equipment listed for the vehicles below. It applies only if the recalled part was installed on the vehicle.

Summary: Due to the substitution of a spacer for a retainer on the steering wheel assembly, the spacer could break allowing the steering wheel to separate from the mounting hub.
Consequence: Separation of the steering wheel while the truck ismoving, steering control would be lost and a crash could result.
Remedy: Install retainer in place of spacer.
Notes: System: steering wheel.vehicle catagory: heavy trucks/buses.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 89E003002
Reported to NHTSA: February 28, 1989
Filed by: BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY
Owner notification: February 2, 1989
Vehicles potentially affected: 534
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Steering › Steering wheel/handle bar

Recall 89E003002 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

Vehicles covered

As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.

Blue Bird Wanderlodge (1988): 1988

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