BLUE BIRD WANDERLODGE M450 LXI 2005: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 05V044000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| BLUE BIRD | WANDERLODGE M450 LXI | 2005 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2005-02-02 | 2005-02-08 | 2005-02-08 |
Production Dates: 2004-06-01 - 2005-01-31
Manufacturers Involved: Blue Bird Body Company
Manufacturer Campaign Number: R05JJ
Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 22
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
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.
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.
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.
BLUE BIRD RECALL NO. R05JJ.CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT1-888-327-4236.
