2001 Blue Bird Wanderlodge Problems: 0 Complaints, 3 Recalls

The worst 2001 Blue Bird Wanderlodge problems

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Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailerReported July 1, 2008 · 83 vehicles affected

What is wrong: Blue bird is recalling 162 my 1999-2002 wanderlodge motor homes equipped with norcold model 1200lr or 1200lrim gas/electric refrigerators. A fatigue failure in the section of the cooling unit which contains the refrigerant could allow the liquid solution to slowly leak.
Risk: Extended operation of a leaking cooling unit could lead to a fire from gas which might escape.
Remedy: Blue bird is working with norcold to repair these refrigerators. Norcold will provide thermal switch kits to owners along with the necessary forms and instructions. The recall began on july 11, 2008. Owners may contact norcold at 1‑800‑767‑9101 or blue bird at 1‑478‑825‑2021.

Recall number 08V286000 · Recall details

Power train: automatic transmissionReported June 13, 2002 · 436 vehicles affected

What is wrong: 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.
Risk: 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.
Remedy: 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.

Recall number 02V154000 · Recall details

Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedalReported March 21, 2002 · 24 vehicles affected

What is wrong: On certain motor coaches/motor homes equipped with electronic throttle control/accelerator pedals supplied by williams controls industries, the weld attaching the clevis to the plate has insufficient penetration and could allow the clevis to separate from the plate.
Risk: If the clevis separated from the plate while the vehicle was in use, the vehicle would return to idle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace these pedals. All vehicles have been inspected and corrected.

Recall number 02V004005 · Recall details

Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.

Is the 2001 Blue Bird Wanderlodge reliable?

Owners have filed 0 complaints about the 2001 Blue Bird Wanderlodge.

What is the most common problem with the 2001 Blue Bird Wanderlodge?

There are not enough complaints to tell.

How many recalls does the 2001 Blue Bird Wanderlodge have?

3 recalls, covering equipment, power train and vehicle speed control.

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