Blue Bird WANDERLODGE M450 LXI problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
9 owner complaints analyzed
2 distinct recall campaigns
35,000 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2005 to 2007 model years. Data snapshot: . 3 complaints include usable failure mileage.
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Most common problems
Power Train:Axle Assembly is the most frequently named component, appearing in 6 of 9 complaints (66.7%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Steering behavior | 2 | 22.2% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 1 | 11.1% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Power Train:Axle Assembly | 6 |
| Suspension:Front | 2 |
| Wheels | 2 |
| Electrical System | 1 |
| Equipment:Recreational Vehicle/Trailer | 1 |
| Power Train | 1 |
| Steering | 1 |
| Structure | 1 |
Power Train:Axle Assembly: 6; Suspension:Front: 2; Wheels: 2; Electrical System: 1; Equipment:Recreational Vehicle/Trailer: 1; Power Train: 1; Steering: 1; Structure: 1
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 1 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 2 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 0 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 0 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 0 |
| 150,000 and above | 0 |
Under 25,000: 1; 25,000 to 49,999: 2; 50,000 to 74,999: 0; 75,000 to 99,999: 0; 100,000 to 149,999: 0; 150,000 and above: 0
25,000 to 49,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (2). 6 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2008 | 1 |
| 2009 | 5 |
| 2010 | 1 |
| 2014 | 1 |
| 2016 | 1 |
2008: 1; 2009: 5; 2010: 1; 2014: 1; 2016: 1
Pattern summary
Power Train:Axle Assembly leads the component reports. Steering behavior appears in 2 complaint narratives. Electrical and battery issues appears in 1 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Complaint evidence
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10594501 · 2014-05-28 (May 28, 2014)
BLOWN LEFT FRONT TIRE CAUSED LOSS OF STEERING, IMPACT LEFT FRONT OF COACH IN THE CENTER DIVIDER. $87000.00 DAMAGE. THIS COACH IS STILL OUT OF SERVICE AT THIS WRITING. THIS COACH HAS HAD ALL PHASES OF CAMPAIGN 07V-586 BLUEBIRD BODY COMPANY. THIS CAMPAIGN IS DESIGNED TO ADDRESS FRONT AXEL WEIGHT ISSUES. I MADE 3 TRIPS OVER A 1 YEAR PERIOD TO ADDRESS CONCERNS OF BLUEBIRD TO MEET TARGET WEIGHT. LOSS OF SERVICE 6 WEEKS TOTAL. NEW MICHELIN TIRES(SPECIFIED IN CAMPAIGN) JUST LESS THAN 5 YEARS OLD WHEN FAILURE OCCURRED. ALL WHEEL POSITIONS HAD REQUIRED …
Owner-reported narrative. 42,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10594501 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10852013 · 2016-03-28 (March 28, 2016)
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 BLUE BIRD WANDERLODGE M450 LXI RV. IN 2010, THE RV RECEIVED A PARTIAL REPAIR ACCORDING TO NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 07V586000 (POWER TRAIN). IN 2016, THE OTHER PORTION OF THE REMEDY WAS PERFORMED, WHICH INCLUDED THE APPROPRIATE REPLACEMENT OF THE FRONT TIRES. THE STEERING WHEEL STUDS WERE ALSO REPLACED. THE CONTACT WAS DISPLEASED THAT HE WAS RESPONSIBLE FOR THE LABOR COST, WHICH WAS NOT MENTIONED IN THE RECALL. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE.
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10852013 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10293828 · 2009-11-20 (November 20, 2009)
PETITION FOR THE INCOMPLETE, UNSAFE REPAIRS AND MODIFICATION TO THE 2006 BLUE BIRD WANDERLODGE 450 LXI THAT ARE BEING DONE IN AN ATTEMPT TO REMEDY THE CONDITIONS FOR THE NHTSA RECALL. *NJ THE CONSUMER EXPERIENCED OTHER PROBLEMS WITH THE MOTOR HOME SUCH AS; A FIRE IN THE DASH, A BURNT INVERTER, UNSOLVED ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS, EXTENSIVE HADLEY SYSTEM PROBLEMS AND A SLIDE OUT PROBLEM. THE CONSUMER STATED THE NEW RESTRICTIONS BLUE BIRD WANTS TO PLACE ON ITS OWNERS WITH REGARDS TO WEIGHT IN BAYS TRAVELING WITH 1/4 WATER AND PASSENGERS RESTRICTIONS…
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10293828 at NHTSA ↗
Recalls by model year
All campaigns in the snapshot affecting each model year, including recalls announced years later.
Recall campaigns
Shared campaigns appear once in each affected model year.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2005 | 2 |
| 2006 | 2 |
| 2007 | 1 |
2005: 2; 2006: 2; 2007: 1