Blue Bird Wanderlodge 1998

Model Wanderlodge made in 1998 by Blue Bird got 5 recalls as well as 6 service bulletins. Technical service bulletines regarding structure and unknown or other. There were some recalls concerningequipment and power train.

Model 1998

Recalls

CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
EQUIPMENT - RECREATIONAL VEHICLE
02V277003BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANYfrom 11/24/1997 to 01/03/2000V (Vehicle)17311/18/2002MFRBLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY11/05/200211/07/2002
Defect SummaryCertain motor homes equipped with norcold refrigerator cooling units model numbers 1200lr and 1200rim with serial numbers between 700000 and 1008700 and manufactured between december 1996 and february 1999. these refrigerators can experience low cycle fatigue failure which can lead to the liquid solution slowly leaking from the sealed, pressurized cooling unit through a small crack.
Consequence SummaryIf a leak occurs and the unit is continually operated, hydrogen gas may be expelled and can be ignited, resulting in a fire, possibly causing serious injury or death.
Corrective SummaryNorcold will notify its customers and provide a replacement cooling unit free of charge. owner notification began november 11, 2002. 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 norcold service center at 1-800-667-3005.
NotesAlso, customers cancontact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
EQUIPMENT - RECREATIONAL VEHICLE - LPG FURNACE
98V167002BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANYfrom 03/01/1993 to 07/01/1998V (Vehicle)37908/12/1998MFRBLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY07/22/199807/31/1998
Defect SummaryVehicle description: motor homes equipped with aqua-hot heating systems, model 431-3 zone with engine loop. fiberglass insulating material located under the burner head on the floor of the heater enclosure, can become soaked with fluids (ethylene glycol and/or diesel fuel).
Consequence SummaryIf an electrical short occurs, a fire could result.
Corrective SummaryDealers will remove the insulation from beneath the diesel heating unit as well as from behind the control thermostat and air-conditioning heating element access covers.
NotesOwner notification began august 12, 1998.owners who take their motor homes to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact bird bird at 1-912-8925-2021 or vehicle systems inc. at 1-800-685-4289.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
02V154000BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANYfrom 04/30/1998 to 04/18/2002V (Vehicle)43607/31/2002MFRBLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY06/13/200206/13/2002
Defect SummaryOn certain motor homes and tour coaches, a 'check trans' warning light which is required by allison transmission installation instructions was omitted. in the event the transmission shift selector malfunctions (looses power or sends erroneous signals to the transmission electronic control unit), the computer will stop accepting input from the electronic shift selector unit. if this condition occurs, the transmission will be held in the last valid range selected. although the single digit range selected display on the shift selector will be blank or a dash, the driver may not be aware that a malfunction has occurred.
Consequence SummaryThe driver may shift the transmission selector to change direction and the transmission would not recognize it and remain in the original direction resulting in the potential for a crash.
Corrective SummaryDealers will install a check trans warning light on these vehicles. owner notification began july 31, 2002. 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 1-478-822-2242.
NotesCustomers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
SUSPENSION
99V162000BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANYfrom 05/01/1996 to 05/31/1999V (Vehicle)20407/28/1999MFRBLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY06/29/199906/30/1999
Defect SummaryVehicle description: motor homes equipped with ridewell tag axles. some of the ridewell tag axle and suspension assemblies have the brake s-cams incorrectly installed.
Consequence SummaryThis condition could increase the stopping distance of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective SummaryOwners will be provided with instructions for inspecting the brake s-cam and if found incorrect, instructions for correction of the s-cam installation.
NotesOwner notification began july 27, 1999.owners who do not receive the inspection and correction instructions within a reasonable time should contact blue bird at 1-912-822-2242. also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
TRAILER HITCHES
00V126000BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANYfrom 11/24/1997 to 04/25/2000V (Vehicle)19505/04/2000MFRBLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY05/05/200005/05/2000
Defect SummaryVehicle description: motor home coaches. the trailer hitch may be inadequately welded to the chassis frame.
Consequence SummaryPersonal 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 SummaryDealers will inspect the welds and, if necessary, reweld the trailer hitch properly.
NotesOwner notification began may 4, 2000.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 1-912-825-2021. also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

Bulletins

BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
STRUCTURE
S00EG03/30/2001620541Some coaches may have concerns regarding the catches for the underside luggage compartment door. *tt08/13/2001
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
S01EU03/27/2001621671Letter to blue bird distributors and wanderlodge dealers regarding right hand windshield wiper over travel condition. *tt09/28/2001
VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
S01EU03/27/2001621672Letter to blue bird owners regarding the modification of the passenger side wiper motor to prevent over travel allowing the wiper arm tohand on the windhsield rubber. *tt09/28/2001
S01EU03/27/2001621674Service bulletin summary regarding right hand windshield wiper over travel condition. *tt09/28/2001
S01EU03/27/2001621676Service bulletin information regarding concerns of over travel of the right hand (passenger side) windshield wiper. *tt09/28/2001
S01EU03/27/2001620539Some coaches may experience an over travel of the right hand (passenger side) windshield wiper. *tt08/13/2001

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