1986 BLUE BIRD WANDERLODGE Recalls (3)

Campaign:

86V032000 on 03/10/1986

Component:

Latches/locks/linkages:doors:latch

Manufactured:

04/30/1980 - 01/31/1986

Affected:

430

Defect:

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.

Correction:

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

Notes:

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

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Campaign:

87V099000 on 07/12/1987

Component:

Electrical system:fuses and circuit breakers

Manufactured:

04/30/1983 - 04/30/1987

Affected:

505

Defect:

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.

Correction:

Replace 50 amp breaker with 105 amp breaker.

Notes:

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

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Campaign:

91E039001 on 10/22/1991

Component:

Unknown or other

Manufactured:

10/31/1985 - 05/31/1988

Affected:

365

Defect:

The patio awning is inadequately attached to motorhome and it could begin to unravel from the rear causing a shearing of the front lock. once the lock is free, the entire awning can be exposed to wind pressure and be torn from the side of the motorhome while the vehicle is in motion.

Consequence:

The torn awning may separate from the motorhome while thevehicle is in motion, causing a highway hazard which could result in a vehicleaccident.

Correction:

A retrofit kit will be installed on the motorhomes.

Notes:

System: other equipment: patio awning.equipment description: motorhomes with zip dee patio awnings.

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