Recall 89E003002 — STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR Defect in 1988-1988 BLUE BIRD WANDERLODGE
RECALL This recall affects up to 534 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 89E003002 |
| Manufacturer | BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY |
| Vehicles Affected | 534 |
| Component | STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
Defect Description
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.
Safety 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.
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