1988 BLUE BIRD WANDERLODGE Recalls (4)

Campaign:
88V071000 on 05/02/1988
Component:
Electrical system:wiring:front underhood
Manufactured:
04/30/1986 - 02/29/1988
Affected:
200
Defect:
Turn indicator and headlight wiring harness can come in contact with the steering post.
Consequence:
When steering post turns, it can rub through insulationcausing electrical shorts.
Correction:
Repair damaged wires and reroute wiring harness to avoid contact with steering post.
Notes:
System: lighting/electrical/steering.vehicle description: school buses.

Campaign:
89E003002 on 02/12/1989
Component:
Steering:wheel and handle bar
Manufactured:
04/30/1988 - 11/30/1988
Affected:
534
Defect:
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.
Correction:
Install retainer in place of spacer.
Notes:
System: steering wheel.vehicle catagory: heavy trucks/buses.

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.

Campaign:
92V010000 on 01/27/1992
Component:
Unknown or other
Manufactured:
04/30/1987 - 05/31/1991
Affected:
283
Defect:
The door wiring strap can break and prevent the door step from extending when the door is open.
Consequence:
Vehicle occupant could fall when attempting to use thedoor step and the step does not extend as expected.
Correction:
Replace door strap wiring wth improved door strap wiring.
Notes:
System: mobile home door step.vehicle description: mobile homes; models: 1988 through 1991 wlwb and 1988 wlpp.

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