Defect Description For Recall
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.
Make Of Vehicle
BLUE BIRD
Model Of Vehicle
WANDERLODGE M450 LXI
Year
2005
Recall Campaign Number
05V044000
Component Description
Exterior Lighting:Brake Lights
Effect Of Defect
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.
Fix Defect
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.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Blue Bird Body Company
Start Of Manufacture
20040601
End Of Manufacture
20050131
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
22
Date Owners Notified
20050202
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Blue Bird Body Company
Date Report Received
20050208
Make Campaign Number
R05JJ