Equipment recall 91E039001 · September 18, 1991
1986-1988 Blue Bird Wanderlodge
The patio awning is inadequately attached to motorhome and it could begin to unravel from the rear causing a shearing of the front lock.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
This is a recall of aftermarket equipment listed for the vehicles below. It applies only if the recalled part was installed on the vehicle.
- Summary
- 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.
- Notes
- System: other equipment: patio awning.equipment description: motorhomes with zip dee patio awnings.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 91E039001
- Reported to NHTSA
- September 18, 1991
- Filed by
- BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY
- Owner notification
- March 7, 1989
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 365
- Initiated by
- NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation
- Components
- Unknown or other
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 (1986-1988): 1988, 1987, 1986
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