Recall 98V167002: 1993–1998 Blue Bird BMC and 1 other model
- Report received
- Jul 22, 1998
- Manufacturer
- Blue bird body company
- Potentially affected
- 379vehicles
- Model years
- 1993–1998
Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.
What NHTSA recorded
Vehicle description: motor homes equipped with aqua-hot heating systems, model 431-3 zone with engine loop. Fiberglass insulating material located under the burner head on the floor of the heater enclosure, can become soaked with fluids (ethylene glycol and/or diesel fuel).
Possible consequence
If an electrical short occurs, a fire could result.
Remedy
Dealers will remove the insulation from beneath the diesel heating unit as well as from behind the control thermostat and air-conditioning heating element access covers.
Affected model years
Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.
- 1993 Blue Bird BMC0 complaints
- 1994 Blue Bird BMC0 complaints
- 1995 Blue Bird BMC1 complaints
- 1996 Blue Bird BMC0 complaints
- 1997 Blue Bird BMC0 complaints
- 1998 Blue Bird BMC0 complaints
- 1993 Blue Bird Wanderlodge0 complaints
- 1994 Blue Bird Wanderlodge0 complaints
- 1995 Blue Bird Wanderlodge1 complaints
- 1996 Blue Bird Wanderlodge0 complaints
- 1997 Blue Bird Wanderlodge0 complaints
- 1998 Blue Bird Wanderlodge0 complaints
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.