1997 Blue Bird Wanderlodge recalls
There are 4 safety recalls on record for the 1997 Blue Bird Wanderlodge, covering 951 vehicles in total across all the models in each campaign. Newest first.
All recalls
Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- 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.
- Remedy
- 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.
Recall number 02V277003 · Recall details
Trailer hitches
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: motor home coaches. The trailer hitch may be inadequately welded to the chassis frame.
- Risk
- 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.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect the welds and, if necessary, reweld the trailer hitch properly.
Recall number 00V126000 · Recall details
Suspension
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- This condition could increase the stopping distance of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Owners will be provided with instructions for inspecting the brake s-cam and if found incorrect, instructions for correction of the s-cam installation.
Recall number 99V162000 · Recall details
Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer: lpg systems: furnace
- What is wrong
- 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).
- Risk
- If an electrical short occurs, a fire could result.
- Remedy
- 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.
Recall number 98V167002 · Recall details
Questions about the 1997 Blue Bird Wanderlodge recalls
How do I check if my 1997 Blue Bird Wanderlodge has an open recall?
Enter your VIN in the VIN decoder on this page to see the recalls for your exact model and year, then confirm with any dealer of the brand or the manufacturer, who can tell you whether the repair was already done on your car.
Do I have to pay for a recall repair?
No. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer of the brand, even if the car is out of warranty or you are not the first owner.
How many recalls does the 1997 Blue Bird Wanderlodge have?
4, covering equipment, trailer hitches and suspension.
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