Reported May 5, 2000195 vehicles affectedBLUE BIRD BODY COMPANYMaker’s number 400DWBuilt Nov 24, 1997 – Apr 25, 2000
The defect
Vehicle description: motor home coaches. the trailer hitch may be inadequately welded to the chassis frame.
The risk
Personal injury or property damage could occur in the event the trailer hitch separates from the chassis frame while towing a trailer or other vehicle.
The remedy
Dealers will inspect the welds and, if necessary, reweld the trailer hitch properly.
Owner notification began may 4, 2000.owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact blue bird at 1-912-825-2021. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).