1988 BLUE BIRD WANDERLODGE Recalls, Complaints & Safety

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

Defect Description

THE DOOR WIRING STRAP CAN BREAK AND PREVENT THE DOOR STEP FROM EXTENDING WHEN THE DOOR IS OPEN.

Consequence

VEHICLE OCCUPANT COULD FALL WHEN ATTEMPTING TO USE THEDOOR STEP AND THE STEP DOES NOT EXTEND AS EXPECTED.

Remedy

REPLACE DOOR STRAP WIRING WTH IMPROVED DOOR STRAP WIRING.

283 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

Defect Description

THE PATIO AWNING IS INADEQUATELY ATTACHED TO MOTORHOME AND IT COULD BEGIN TO UNRAVEL FROM THE REAR CAUSING A SHEARING OF THE FRONT LOCK. ONCE THE LOCK IS FREE, THE ENTIRE AWNING CAN BE EXPOSED TO WIND PRESSURE AND BE TORN FROM THE SIDE OF THE MOTORHOME WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION.

Consequence

THE TORN AWNING MAY SEPARATE FROM THE MOTORHOME WHILE THEVEHICLE IS IN MOTION, CAUSING A HIGHWAY HAZARD WHICH COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLEACCIDENT.

Remedy

A RETROFIT KIT WILL BE INSTALLED ON THE MOTORHOMES.

365 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY

STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR

Defect Description

DUE TO THE SUBSTITUTION OF A SPACER FOR A RETAINER ON THE STEERING WHEEL ASSEMBLY, THE SPACER COULD BREAK ALLOWING THE STEERING WHEEL TO SEPARATE FROM THE MOUNTING HUB.

Consequence

SEPARATION OF THE STEERING WHEEL WHILE THE TRUCK ISMOVING, STEERING CONTROL WOULD BE LOST AND A CRASH COULD RESULT.

Remedy

INSTALL RETAINER IN PLACE OF SPACER.

534 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD

Defect Description

TURN INDICATOR AND HEADLIGHT WIRING HARNESS CAN COME IN CONTACT WITH THE STEERING POST.

Consequence

WHEN STEERING POST TURNS, IT CAN RUB THROUGH INSULATIONCAUSING ELECTRICAL SHORTS.

Remedy

REPAIR DAMAGED WIRES AND REROUTE WIRING HARNESS TO AVOID CONTACT WITH STEERING POST.

200 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY

No complaints found for this vehicle.

NHTSA Safety Investigations, BLUE BIRD WANDERLODGE

Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.

PE, Closed , Model Year: 2005

Front Tire Overload

As detailed in the opening resume for this investigation dated November 16, 2015, Blue Bird Corporation (BBC) conducted recall 07V-586 with two subsequent amendments to address overloaded front axles and tires on the subject vehicles.Following the remedy installations, NHTSA received nine petitions ... and seven consumer complaints (many from the same owners who had filed petitions) alleging the remedial actions taken by BBC were inadequate.At the time, NHTSA was aware of two consumer complaints and three crashes of vehicles that received the 07V-586 recall remedy.One of the complaints was similar to the petitions in that it focused on utility loss and not safety issues.The second complaint (received May 2014) described a crash that occurred in May 2013 that was also identified in media reports. The second and third crashes occurred in August 2013 and January 2015. All three crashes allegedly resulted from failure of one of the front tires.During this investigation, NHTSA requested information from BBC including details about the three referenced crashes and if they were aware of any additional failures.BBC responded that they were not aware of any other failures and had only received crash information on one of the incidents from sources other than NHTSA.In order to understand why the tires failed prior to or during each of the three crashes, NHTSA attempted to collect as much information about each incident as possible.This included insurance documents, photographs, police accident reports, vehicle weights, maintenance history, and the failed tires.In the case of two of the crashes, not enough information could be obtained to determine the exact cause of the tire failure and crash.In the case of the third crash, the tire was collected and analyzed.This analysis found that the tire failed as a result of impact damage and not overloading.In October 2015, BBC initiated a customer service campaign (S15YF) where owners would be notified that BBC would replace the front wheels and tires on the subject vehicles.This action was taken to address owner concerns that the ride comfort in the vehicle was bad and that tire pressure was difficult to maintain at the required 130psi.The new wheels and tires installed by BBC increased the load capacity of the tire, allowing owners to carry the maximum load of the coach at a lower tire pressure.At the time of the closing of this investigation, NHTSA does not have the necessary evidence to establish the existence of an unreasonable risk to motor vehicle safety in the subject vehicles.NHTSA is not aware of any front axle failures in the subject vehicles for any reason. The single tire failure crash where sufficient evidence had been preserved resulted from the vehicle striking an object damaging the tire.The action taken by BBC to increase the load capacity of the tires on the subject vehicles addresses the safety concerns prompting this investigation.This investigation is closed.The closing of this investigation does not constitute a finding by NHTSA that no safety-related defect exists.The agency may take further action if warranted by the circumstances.Read more

DP, Closed , Model Year: 2005

Alleged inadequate recall remedy 07V-586

On December 11, 2007, Blue Bird Corporation (BBC) submitted an uninfluenced recall 07V-586 to the agency.This recall described a defect on fifty eight 2005?2007 Model Year (MY) Wanderlodge Recreational Vehicles (RV) where the curb weight of the front axle could exceed the axle?s 16,000 pound rating.... Read more

BLUE BIRD WANDERLODGE - All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the BLUE BIRD WANDERLODGE across all model years (1966, 2005).

76 Total Recalls

7 Total Complaints

2 Investigations

0 Reported Crashes

0 Reported Fires

0 Reported Deaths

BLUE BIRD WANDERLODGE - Year by Year

Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.

Year	Recalls	Complaints
2005	1	0	View
2004	1	0	View
2003	1	0	View
2002	2	1	View
2001	3	0	View
2000	5	0	View
1999	9	0	View
1998	5	0	View
1997	4	0	View
1996	2	0	View
1995	1	1	View
1994	1	0	View
1993	1	0	View
1991	2	0	View
1990	2	0	View
1989	2	0	View
1988 (current)	4	0
1987	3	1	View
1986	3	0	View
1985	3	0	View
1984	2	0	View
1983	1	0	View
1982	2	0	View
1981	1	0	View
1973	1	0	View
1972	3	0	View
1971	2	0	View
1970	2	0	View
1969	2	0	View
1968	2	0	View
1967	2	0	View
1966	1	0	View

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