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Blue Bird Wanderlodge M380 — 03V131000

NHTSA ID
03V131000
Make
Blue Bird
Model
Wanderlodge M380
Years Affected
2004
Recall Date
2003-03-31
Component
EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
Units Affected
21
Completion Rate
Mfr Campaign No.
R03GV

Summary

ON CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES EQUIPPED WITH INTERNATIONAL THERMAL RESEARCH (ITR)HURRICANE HOT WATER HEATERS, THE ELECTRONIC CONTROL BOARD MAY ADVERSELY AFFECT SAFETY FEATURES IN SOME OF THE SYSTEMS PROTECTING AGAINST OVERHEATING AND POTENTIAL FIRE SITUATION.

Consequence

IF THE SAFETY FEATURES DO NOT SHUT DOWN PROPERLY, THE HEATING SYSTEM CAN CONTINUE HEATING, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A FIRE.

Remedy

THE DEFECTIVE ELECTRONIC CONTROL BOARD WILL BE REPLACED. IN THE MEANTIME, CUSTOMERS SHOULD TURN THE SYSTEM OFF USING THE MASTER ON/OFF SWITCH LOCATED ON THE SIDE OF THE ELECTRONIC CONTROL BOX WHICH IS ADJACENT TO THE HEATER. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN APRIL 10, 2003. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR MOTORHOMES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT ITR AT 1-800-755-1272 OR BLUE BIRD AT 1-478-822-2242.

Affected Vehicles

Blue Bird Wanderlodge M380
Model Years: 2004

2004 Blue Bird Wanderlodge M380