NHTSA Recall 05V044000
NHTSA Campaign Id 05V044000; Date: Feb. 8, 2005
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.
Recalled Vehicles:
2005 Blue Bird Wanderlodge M450 Lxi; 2006 Blue Bird Wanderlodge M450 Lxi
Component: Exterior Lighting:brake Lights
Manufactured by: Blue Bird Body Company
Affected Units:: 22
Recall 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.
How to Fix:
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.
Recall Notes:
Blue bird recall no. R05jj. Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at1-888-327-4236.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Feb 2, 2005
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