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
Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
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EQUIPMENT - RECREATIONAL VEHICLE | ||||||||||||||||
02V277003 | BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY | from 11/24/1997 to 01/03/2000 | V (Vehicle) | 173 | 11/18/2002 | MFR | BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY | 11/05/2002 | 11/07/2002 | |||||||
Defect Summary | Certain 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 Summary | If 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 Summary | Norcold 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. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | Also, 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 | ||||||||||||||||
98V167002 | BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY | from 03/01/1993 to 07/01/1998 | V (Vehicle) | 379 | 08/12/1998 | MFR | BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY | 07/22/1998 | 07/31/1998 | |||||||
Defect Summary | Vehicle 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 Summary | If an electrical short occurs, a fire could result. | |||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | Dealers 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. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | Owner 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 | ||||||||||||||||
02V154000 | BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY | from 04/30/1998 to 04/18/2002 | V (Vehicle) | 436 | 07/31/2002 | MFR | BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY | 06/13/2002 | 06/13/2002 | |||||||
Defect Summary | On 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 Summary | The 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 Summary | Dealers 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. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | Customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236). | |||||||||||||||
SUSPENSION | ||||||||||||||||
99V162000 | BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY | from 05/01/1996 to 05/31/1999 | V (Vehicle) | 204 | 07/28/1999 | MFR | BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY | 06/29/1999 | 06/30/1999 | |||||||
Defect Summary | Vehicle 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 Summary | This condition could increase the stopping distance of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash. | |||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | Owners will be provided with instructions for inspecting the brake s-cam and if found incorrect, instructions for correction of the s-cam installation. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | Owner 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 | ||||||||||||||||
00V126000 | BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY | from 11/24/1997 to 04/25/2000 | V (Vehicle) | 195 | 05/04/2000 | MFR | BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY | 05/05/2000 | 05/05/2000 | |||||||
Defect Summary | Vehicle description: motor home coaches. the trailer hitch may be inadequately welded to the chassis frame. | |||||||||||||||
Consequence Summary | 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 Summary | Dealers will inspect the welds and, if necessary, reweld the trailer hitch properly. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | Owner 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
Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
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STRUCTURE | |||||
S00EG | 03/30/2001 | 620541 | Some coaches may have concerns regarding the catches for the underside luggage compartment door. *tt | 08/13/2001 | |
UNKNOWN OR OTHER | |||||
S01EU | 03/27/2001 | 621671 | Letter to blue bird distributors and wanderlodge dealers regarding right hand windshield wiper over travel condition. *tt | 09/28/2001 | |
VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER | |||||
S01EU | 03/27/2001 | 621672 | Letter 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. *tt | 09/28/2001 | |
S01EU | 03/27/2001 | 621674 | Service bulletin summary regarding right hand windshield wiper over travel condition. *tt | 09/28/2001 | |
S01EU | 03/27/2001 | 621676 | Service bulletin information regarding concerns of over travel of the right hand (passenger side) windshield wiper. *tt | 09/28/2001 | |
S01EU | 03/27/2001 | 620539 | Some coaches may experience an over travel of the right hand (passenger side) windshield wiper. *tt | 08/13/2001 |