2006 Blue Bird Wanderlodge M450 LXI Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Wanderlodge M450 LXI years
- Not enough data 1st of 3 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 7 complaints with NHTSA about the 2006 Blue Bird Wanderlodge M450 LXI. That is the most of any Wanderlodge M450 LXI model year in the database (3 years). The most reported problem area is power train (5 complaints, 71%), typically at around 12,000 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash, 1 injury. There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 3 defect investigations involving it.
- 7owner complaints
- 2safety recalls
- 3NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2006 Blue Bird Wanderlodge M450 LXI problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 5 | 71% | 12,000 | — | — |
| Suspension | 2 | 29% | 42,000 | — | — |
| Wheels | 2 | 29% | 42,000 | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 14% | — | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 14% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2006 Blue Bird Wanderlodge M450 LXI recalls (2)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Power train:axle assembly
Problem: On certain my 2005-2007 wanderlodge 450 lxi motor homes equipped with arvin meritor and trw tie rod ends, the tie rod assemblies were produced with steel tubing that did not meet design specifications which could result in failure of the tie rod assembly when coach mileage approaches or exceeds 100,000 miles. Also the front axle curb weight may exceed the specified 16,000 pounds weight rating.
Risk: The existing tie rod assemblies may not perform as designed and may deform or fracture which may reduce steering control and could result in a vehicle crash. In addition, insufficient front tire inflation pressure reduces the weight rating of the front tires; and improper alignment of the front suspension can cause premature tire wear and subsequent degradation of the structural integrity of one or both of the front tires.
Fix: Dealers will replace the left and right hand front tie rod ends along with a certification label stating the correct weight limits. Appropriate replacement tires will be provided and the front steering alignment will be checked and corrected, if necessary. New tire data decals will also be supplied. The recall began on march 14, 2008. Owners may contact blue bird at 478-825-2021.
Exterior lighting:brake lights
Problem: On certain motor homes, a circuit design resulted in a 12.1 amp circuit draw in the brake light circuit when it is protected by a 10 amp circuit breaker.
Risk: The current draw may cause the circuit breaker to fail resulting in a loss of brake lights with no warning to the driver before or after the fuse blows. A following driver may not know when the brakes have been applied, and a rear-end crash could occur without prior warning.
Fix: Dealers will modify the circuit to incorporate relays to reduce current draw in the fused circuit to less than 10 amperes. The recall began on february 2, 2005. Owners may contact blue bird at 478-825-2021.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Front Tire Overload (PE15035) — opened Nov 16, 2015, closed Mar 2, 2016.
- Alleged inadequate recall remedy 07V-586 (DP09006) — opened Nov 30, 2009, closed Nov 20, 2015.
- Front axle / tire overload (RQ08004) — opened Jun 24, 2008, closed Nov 3, 2008.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 blue bird wanderlodge m450 lxi rv. In 2010, the rv received a partial repair according to nhtsa campaign number: 07v586000 (power train). In 2016, the other portion of the remedy was performed, which included the appropriate replacement of the front tires. The steering…
Blown left front tire caused loss of steering, impact left front of coach in the center divider. $87000.00 damage. This coach is still out of service at this writing. This coach has had all phases of campaign 07v-586 bluebird body company. This campaign is designed to address front axel weight…
Consumer states reply to response by blue bird to request defect petition. *tgw the consumer stated the defect is the under capacity of the front axle. The true fix, which was initially offered was a r replacement axle. As a cost saving measure, the new axle plan was scraped and the reconfiguration…
Petition for the incomplete, unsafe repairs and modification to the 2006 blue bird wanderlodge 450 lxi that are being done in an attempt to remedy the conditions for the nhtsa recall 07v586000. *nj the original recall stated the front axle was overweight on the front axle without cargo, but with…
Failure in the attempts to remedy recall 07v586000. *tr the tie rod weakness was not a cause of the recall, but was a result of the need to increase the axle rating. The tie rods were safe at an axle load of 16,000lbs and no tie rod recall would have occurred if the 16,000lb axle was sufficient as…
Other Blue Bird Wanderlodge M450 LXI years
← 2005 Wanderlodge M450 LXI · 2007 Wanderlodge M450 LXI →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 Wanderlodge M450 LXI | 0 | 1 |
| 2006 | 7 | 2 |
| 2005 Wanderlodge M450 LXI | 2 | 2 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2006 Blue Bird Wanderlodge M450 LXI?
Owners most often report power train, suspension, wheels problems. The top one, power train, accounts for 5 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2006 Blue Bird Wanderlodge M450 LXI?
Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2006 Blue Bird Wanderlodge M450 LXI a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Wanderlodge M450 LXI model years, the 2006 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.