NHTSA Recall 86V032000
NHTSA Campaign Id 86V032000; Date: Mar. 3, 1986
Recalled Vehicles:
1981 Blue Bird Wanderlodge; 1982 Blue Bird Wanderlodge; 1983 Blue Bird Wanderlodge; 1984 Blue Bird Wanderlodge; 1985 Blue Bird Wanderlodge; 1986 Blue Bird Wanderlodge
Component: Latches/locks/linkages:doors:latch
Manufactured by: Blue Bird Body Company
Affected Units:: 430
Recall Summary:
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.
How to Fix:
Provide instructions to owners for proper adjustment and in some cases provide new latches.
Recall Notes:
System: entrance door/fmvss 206. Vehicle description: motorhomes.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Jul 22, 1986
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