Manufacturer: Blue Bird Body Company

Year: 1999

Make: Blue Bird

Model/s: Wanderlodge

Mfg. From: May 1996 to May 1999

Year of Recall: 1999

Component: Suspension

Summary: Motor homes equipped with Ridewell tag axles. Some of the Ridewell tag axle and suspension assemblies have the brake S-cams incorrectly installed.

This condition could increase the stopping distance of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Owners will be provided with instructions for inspecting the brake S-cam and if found incorrect, instructions for correction of the S-cam installation. Owner notification is expected to begin during July 1999. Owners who do not receive the inspection and correction instructions within a reasonable time should contact Blue Bird at 1-912-822-2242.

Manufacturer: Blue Bird Body Company

Year: 1999

Make: Blue Bird

Model/s: Wanderlodge

Mfg. From: October 1998 to May 1999

Year of Recall: 1999

Component: Suspension: Single Axle: Rear

Summary: Motor home coaches equipped with Ridewell following tag axles. The Ridewell following tag axle locking cylinders can allow the tag axle to off-steer, causing a rear end oversteer problem.

Oversteering of the rear axle could cause, without warning, an unexpected shift in the coach travel direction, increasing the risk of a crash.

Dealers will modify these coaches to correct the oversteer problem. Owner notification began May 18, 1999. 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 1-912-822-2022.

Manufacturer: Coachmen Industries, Inc.

Year: 1999

Make: Coachmen

Model/s: Starflyte, Van Camper

Mfg. From: March 1998 to October 1998

Year of Recall: 1998

Component: Electrical System: Wiring: Other Part

Summary: Recreational vehicles equipped with 45 amp Magnetek power converters. A weakened bypass capacitor on the converter's printed circuit board can cause a breakdown of the capacitor allowing electrical current leakage.

Electrical current leakage could result in a fire.

Magnetek is replacing these power converters. Magnetek is conducting the owner notification for this recall. 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 Magnetek at 1-219-356-7100, ext. 469, or Coachmen at 1-219-825-5821.

Manufacturer: Damon Corporation

Year: 1999

Make: Damon

Model/s: Escaper

Mfg. From: January 1999 to June 1999

Year of Recall: 1999

Component: Suspension

Summary: Motor homes equipped with air suspensions. The front wheel spindle bearing may have excessive preload due to improper end play settings.

This bearing preload in combination with improper lubricating oil levels can cause premature failure of the outer bearing, affecting the steering on the motor homes.

Dealers will inspect the deflector ring and reseating, adjust the wheel bearings, add lubrication, and replace the hubcap. Owner notification began June 9, 1999. 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 Tuthill at 1-800-255-7824, ext. 390.

Manufacturer: Damon Corporation

Year: 1999

Make: Damon

Model/s: Hornet

Mfg. From: June 1998 to September 1998

Year of Recall: 1999

Component: Electrical System: Wiring

Summary: Travel trailers. The chassis wiring was incorrectly routed, causing the wire to be pinched between the floor structureand the frame crossmember.

This could cause an electrical short.

Dealers will inspect the wiring and repair the wire if cut. Owner notification is expected to begin during June 1999. 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 Damon at 1-219-264-2900.

Manufacturer: Fleetwood Enterprises, Inc.

Year: 1999

Make: Fleetwood

Model/s: American Dream, American Eagle, American Heritage, American Tradition

Mfg. From:

Year of Recall: 1999

Component: Suspension: Twin I-Beam: Solid: Front Air Suspension System

Summary: Motor homes equipped with air suspensions. The front wheel spindle bearing may have excessive preload due to improper end play settings.

This bearing preload in combination with improper lubricating oil levels can cause premature failure of the outer bearing, affecting the steering on the motor homes.

Dealers will inspect the deflector ring and reseating, adjust the wheel bearings, add lubrication, and replace the hubcap. Owner notification began June 9, 1999. 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 Tuthill at 1-800-255-7824, ext. 390.

Manufacturer: Fleetwood Enterprises, Inc.

Year: 1999

Make: Fleetwood

Model/s: American Heritage

Mfg. From:

Year of Recall: 1999

Component: Tires

Summary: Motor homes equipped with Goodyear G159 11R22.5 tires. In a fully loaded vehicle, the tires on the front axle may be loaded past their rated carrying capacity.

This overload could cause pematue tire wear and possible tire failure.

Dealers will replace these tires with Michelin XZA 295/80R22.5 tires and re-rate the front GAWR to 13,700 lbs. Owners will also be provided with the proper documentation supporting the weight rating change. Owner notification began July 2, 1999. 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 Fleetwood at 1-800-445-3307.

Manufacturer: Fleetwood Enterprises, Inc.

Year: 1999

Make: Fleetwood

Model/s: Grand Tour

Mfg. From: November 1998 to January 1999

Year of Recall: 1999

Component: Structure: Frame: Members & Body

Summary: Folding trailers. Improper tire clearance (less than 5/8") between the wheel and front frame cross member can result in the tire rubbing the metal frame.

A loss of tire tread, overheating, and possible tire failure could occur.

Dealers will inspect the trailers and correct tire clearance. Owner notification is expected to begin during May 1999. 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 Fleetwood Folding Trailer at 1-814-445-9661

Manufacturer: Georgie Boy Mfg., Inc.

Year: 1999

Make: Georgie Boy

Model/s: Cruise Master, Encounter, Maverick, Pursuit, Swinger

Mfg. From:

Year of Recall: 1998

Component: Electrical System: Wiring: Other Part

Summary: Recreational vehicles equipped with 45 amp Magnetek power converters. A weakened bypass capacitor on the converter's printed circuit board can cause a breakdown of the capacitor allowing electrical current leakage.

Electrical current leakage could result in a fire.

Magnetek is replacing these power converters. Magnetek is conducting the owner notification for this recall. 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 Magnetek at 1-219-356-7100, ext. 469, or Georgie Boy at 1-800-521-8733.

Manufacturer: Glendale Recreational Vehicles

Year: 1999