NHTSA Recall 03V174000: Suspension: control arm

BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY reported this safety recall to NHTSA on May 5, 2003, covering an estimated 31 vehicles. It affects 2004 Blue Bird Wanderlodge M380.

vehicles potentially affected

model affected

NHTSA campaign	03V174000
Manufacturer campaign	R03GW
Component	SUSPENSION › FRONT › CONTROL ARM
Report received	May 5, 2003
Initiated by	Manufacturer

Defect

Certain motor homes equipped with independent front suspension modules manufactured and assembled by arvinmeritor at its frankfort, kentucky facility, and sold excusively to blue bird. Some of the capscrews attaching the control arms to the subframe were not torqued to specification allowing the bolt to become loose and eventually result in a loss of vehicle control.

Safety risk

Loss of vehicle control can possibly result in a vehicle crash.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect and re-torque any loose capscrews if necessary. This inspection will be performed free of charge. Arvinmeritor has not provided the agency with a notification program as of yet.

Notes

Blue bird recall no. R03gw.also, customers can contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Vehicles covered by recall 03V174000

Make and model	Model years
Blue Bird Wanderlodge M380	2004

Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.