Vehicle recall 88V071000 · April 26, 1988

1987-1988 Blue Bird Wanderlodge

Turn indicator and headlight wiring harness can come in contact with the steering post.

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

Summary: 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.
Notes: System: lighting/electrical/steering.vehicle description: school buses.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 88V071000
Reported to NHTSA: April 26, 1988
Filed by: BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY
Owner notification: November 7, 1988
Vehicles potentially affected: 200
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Electrical system › Wiring › Front underhood

Recall 88V071000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

Vehicles covered

As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.

Blue Bird Wanderlodge (1987-1988): 1988, 1987

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