1987 Blue Bird Wanderlodge problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just one complaint on file for the 1987 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 1987 compare to other Wanderlodge years?

Wanderlodge NHTSA complaints by model year, 1987 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 1987 Blue Bird Wanderlodge problems?

Component	Complaints	Share	vs prior year
Tires & Wheels	1	100%	new

Does the 1987 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.

88V071000Electrical SystemApril 26, 1988 · 200 units

Defect

TURN INDICATOR AND HEADLIGHT WIRING HARNESS CAN COME IN CONTACT WITH THE STEERING POST.

Consequence

WHEN STEERING POST TURNS, IT CAN RUB THROUGH INSULATIONCAUSING ELECTRICAL SHORTS.

Remedy

REPAIR DAMAGED WIRES AND REROUTE WIRING HARNESS TO AVOID CONTACT WITH STEERING POST.

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.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

Representative excerpts, cleaned of personal information. These are consumer statements, not verified defects.

“REAR DRIVER'S SIDE HANKOOK DYNAMIC RADIAL F26 TIRE 12R22.5 16 PLY EXPERIENCED TREAD SEPARATION, CAUSING $3000 WORTH OF DAMAGE TO VEHICLE. *SLC ”
Complaint filed with NHTSA · Tires & Wheels · August 17, 2000

1987 Blue Bird Wanderlodge — common questions

Is the 1987 Blue Bird Wanderlodge reliable?

The record is thin — 1 NHTSA complaint — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 3 recalls should be verified as completed.

Does the 1987 Blue Bird Wanderlodge have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns affecting the 1987 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 1987 compare to other Wanderlodge years?

What are the most common 1987 Blue Bird Wanderlodge problems?

Does the 1987 Blue Bird Wanderlodge have recalls?

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

1987 Blue Bird Wanderlodge — common questions

Is the 1987 Blue Bird Wanderlodge reliable?

Does the 1987 Blue Bird Wanderlodge have recalls?

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