Recall
Blue Bird Wanderlodge M450 Lxi — 05V044000
NHTSA ID
05V044000
Make
Blue Bird
Model
Wanderlodge M450 Lxi
Years Affected
2006
Recall Date
2005-02-08
Component
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS
Units Affected
22
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
R05JJ
Summary
ON CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES, A CIRCUIT DESIGN RESULTED IN A 12.1 AMP CIRCUIT DRAW IN THE BRAKE LIGHT CIRCUIT WHEN IT IS PROTECTED BY A 10 AMP CIRCUIT BREAKER.
Consequence
THE CURRENT DRAW MAY CAUSE THE CIRCUIT BREAKER TO FAIL RESULTING IN A LOSS OF BRAKE LIGHTS WITH NO WARNING TO THE DRIVER BEFORE OR AFTER THE FUSE BLOWS. A FOLLOWING DRIVER MAY NOT KNOW WHEN THE BRAKES HAVE BEEN APPLIED, AND A REAR-END CRASH COULD OCCUR WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL MODIFY THE CIRCUIT TO INCORPORATE RELAYS TO REDUCE CURRENT DRAW IN THE FUSED CIRCUIT TO LESS THAN 10 AMPERES. THE RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 2, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BLUE BIRD AT 478-825-2021.
Affected Vehicles
Blue Bird Wanderlodge M450 Lxi
Model Years: 2006