Safety Recall NHTSA · 00V126000 Reported May 5, 2000

Blue bird/trailer hitch

Q: What is recall 00V126000?

NHTSA recall 00V126000 was issued by Blue Bird Body Company on May 5, 2000. It addresses: Blue bird/trailer hitch. The recall affects approximately 195 vehicles , with the defect involving the N/A component.

Q: Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls . NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

Q: How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Blue Bird Body Company · N/A · 195 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

00V126000

Manufacturer Campaign

400DW

Manufacturer

Blue Bird Body Company

Component

N/A

Vehicles Affected

195

Recall Type

Vehicle

Report Received

May 5, 2000

Defect Summary

Vehicle description: motor home coaches. the trailer hitch may be inadequately welded to the chassis frame.

Safety Consequence

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.

Corrective Action

Dealers will inspect the welds and, if necessary, reweld the trailer hitch properly.

What you should do

Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
Contact an authorized Blue Bird Body Company dealer and reference recall ID 00V126000 or campaign 400DW.
Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.

View Official NHTSA Notice →

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FAQ: Recall 00V126000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 00V126000?

NHTSA recall 00V126000 was issued by Blue Bird Body Company on May 5, 2000. It addresses: Blue bird/trailer hitch. The recall affects approximately 195 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Blue Bird Body Company dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 00V126000 or the manufacturer campaign number 400DW. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.