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2002 Blue Bird WanderlodgeProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 2002 Blue Bird Wanderlodge, most often about the service brakes, air. It is covered by 2 safety recalls.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls2Free fix at dealersOwner complaints10 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage13kService brakes, air, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through July 1, 2008. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2002 Blue Bird Wanderlodge has problems

1 complaint grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Service brakes, air10

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

2 recalls

2002 Blue Bird Wanderlodge recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

–no report yet

Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer

Recall 08V-286 · Jul 1, 2008 · 83 vehicles

Risk. EXTENDED OPERATION OF A LEAKING COOLING UNIT COULD LEAD TO A FIRE FROM GAS WHICH MIGHT ESCAPE.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Power train: automatic transmission

Recall 02V-154 · Jun 13, 2002 · 436 vehicles

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…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Blue Bird.

Best & worst years

2002 vs. every other Wanderlodge year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Wanderlodge median. How we score

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  • Caution
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In owners' words

What Wanderlodge owners report

Recent service brakes, air complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

DT: CONSUMER STATES: BRAKES WENT OUT ON MOTOR COACH WAS GOING DOWN HILL AT 25 TO 30 MPH, NOTHING HAPPENED, PULLED SERVICE LEVER THE MECHANICAL BRAKES CAME ON AND STOPPED IT. NOTICED AIR PRESSURE KEPT DROPPING AND WAS ABOUT 90 LBS OF PRESSURE. *AK A TECHNICIAN CHECKED THE SYSTEM BUT FOUND NOTHING…
Complaint 10122541 · Jun 20, 2005 · 13,000 miles

Own a 2002 Wanderlodge?

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