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Recall Query · Closed

FRONT AXLE / TIRE OVERLOAD

Action number
RQ08004
Opened
Jun 24, 2008
Closed
Nov 3, 2008
Outcome
Closed without recall

Manufacturer: Blue Bird Body Company

What NHTSA is examining

Blue bird is implementing various weight reduction, weight redistribution , and capacity upgrade initiatives to improve thefront axle / tire over-load condition of the affected vehicles.odi is primarily concerned about blue bird's initiative to uprate the front tire by requiring owners to maintain 130 psi inflation pressure.in response to odi's concerns, blue bird will supplement their original remedy plan of providing new front tires and new tire certifcation labels specifying the 130 psi inflation requirement with intiatives to: (1) install an on-board tire inflation system capable of providing 130 psi; (2) install a placard on the dash panel as a ongoing reminder to owners of the need to maintain proper inflation pressure; and (3) investigating the possiblity of periodically reminding owners of the importance of maintaining specified tire pressure.odi remains generally concerned about front tires installed in motor homes because odi's experience has shown that motor home owners are frequenlty unable or unwilling to maintain high inflation pressures in their tires.see odi's closing report for additional observations / details regarding this.

Vehicles under investigation

2005 Blue Bird Wanderlodge M450 Lxi2006 Blue Bird Wanderlodge M450 Lxi2007 Blue Bird Wanderlodge M450 Lxi

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation records, updated daily. An investigation is not a determination that a defect exists; many probes close without a recall.