1986 Blue Bird Wanderlodge problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just 0 complaints on file for the 1986 Blue Bird Wanderlodge — too few to judge reliability from owner reports alone — but 3 recall campaigns apply to this year, so any used example should have its VIN checked for completed recall work.

NHTSA complaints

Recalls

Investigations

Crash-involved

Fires reported

Injuries

Deaths

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NCAP overall

How does 1986 compare to other Wanderlodge years?

Wanderlodge NHTSA complaints by model year, 1986 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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Does the 1986 Blue Bird Wanderlodge have recalls?

3 NHTSA recall campaigns on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

91E039001OtherSeptember 18, 1991 · 365 units

Defect

THE PATIO AWNING IS INADEQUATELY ATTACHED TO MOTORHOME AND IT COULD BEGIN TO UNRAVEL FROM THE REAR CAUSING A SHEARING OF THE FRONT LOCK. ONCE THE LOCK IS FREE, THE ENTIRE AWNING CAN BE EXPOSED TO WIND PRESSURE AND BE TORN FROM THE SIDE OF THE MOTORHOME WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION.

Consequence

THE TORN AWNING MAY SEPARATE FROM THE MOTORHOME WHILE THEVEHICLE IS IN MOTION, CAUSING A HIGHWAY HAZARD WHICH COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLEACCIDENT.

Remedy

A RETROFIT KIT WILL BE INSTALLED ON THE MOTORHOMES.

87V099000Electrical SystemJuly 7, 1987 · 505 units

Defect

INCORRECT CIRCUIT BREAKER CAN BECOME OVERLOADED AND TRIP, AND NOT RESET FOR 40-60 SECONDS.

Consequence

BUS WOULD LOSE TURN SIGNALS, TAIL LIGHTS, STOP LIGHTS,HEADLIGHTS, AND/OR WINDSHIELD WIPERS.

Remedy

REPLACE 50 AMP BREAKER WITH 105 AMP BREAKER.

86V032000Latches & LocksMarch 3, 1986 · 430 units

Defect

IMPROPER ADJUSTMENT OF ENTRANCE DOOR CAUSES LATCH TO FAIL IN THE SECONDARY LATCHED POSITION. SUCH FAILURE PLACES THE MOTORHOME IN NONCOMPLIANCE WITH FMVSS 206, DOOR LOCKS AND DOOR RETENTION. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: IF PRIMARY DOOR LATCH FAILS TO MAINTAIN THE DOOR CLOSED, THE FAILURE OF THE SECONDARY LATCH WILL ALLOW THE DOOR TO OPEN INADVERTENTLY POSING SOME DANGER TO ITS OCCUPANTS.

Remedy

PROVIDE INSTRUCTIONS TO OWNERS FOR PROPER ADJUSTMENT AND IN SOME CASES PROVIDE NEW LATCHES.

1986 Blue Bird Wanderlodge — common questions

Is the 1986 Blue Bird Wanderlodge reliable?

The record is thin — 0 NHTSA complaints — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 3 recalls should be verified as completed.

Does the 1986 Blue Bird Wanderlodge have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns affecting the 1986 Blue Bird Wanderlodge. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.

How does 1986 compare to other Wanderlodge years?

Does the 1986 Blue Bird Wanderlodge have recalls?

1986 Blue Bird Wanderlodge — common questions

Is the 1986 Blue Bird Wanderlodge reliable?

Does the 1986 Blue Bird Wanderlodge have recalls?

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