2002 Blue Bird Wanderlodge Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Wanderlodge years
- Not enough data 1st of 11 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2002 Blue Bird Wanderlodge. That is the most of any Wanderlodge model year in the database (11 years). The most reported problem area is service brakes, air (1 complaints, 100%), typically at around 13,000 miles. There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 1owner complaints
- 2safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2002 Blue Bird Wanderlodge 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Air | 1 | 100% | 13,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
2002 Blue Bird Wanderlodge recalls (2)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Equipment:recreational vehicle/trailer
Problem: 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.
Fix: 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.
Power train:automatic transmission
Problem: 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.
Fix: 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.
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.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
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…
Other Blue Bird Wanderlodge years
← 2001 Wanderlodge · 2003 Wanderlodge →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 Wanderlodge | 0 | 1 |
| 2004 Wanderlodge | 0 | 1 |
| 2003 Wanderlodge | 0 | 1 |
| 2002 | 1 | 2 |
| 2001 Wanderlodge | 0 | 3 |
| 2000 Wanderlodge | 0 | 5 |
| 1999 Wanderlodge | 0 | 9 |
| 1998 Wanderlodge | 0 | 5 |
| 1997 Wanderlodge | 0 | 4 |
| 1996 Wanderlodge | 0 | 2 |
| 1995 Wanderlodge | 1 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2002 Blue Bird Wanderlodge?
Owners most often report service brakes, air problems. The top one, service brakes, air, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2002 Blue Bird Wanderlodge?
Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2002 Blue Bird Wanderlodge a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Wanderlodge model years, the 2002 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.