2005 Blue Bird Wanderlodge M450 Lxi Recalls, Complaints & Specs
2 safety recalls list the 2005 Blue Bird Wanderlodge M450 Lxi, and owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
2 safety recalls for the 2005 Blue Bird Wanderlodge M450 Lxi
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Axle assembly (power train)
On certain my 2005-2007 wanderlodge 450 lxi motor homes equipped with arvin meritor and trw tie rod ends, the tie rod assemblies were produced with steel tubing that did not meet design specifications which could result in failure of the tie rod assembly when coach mileage approaches or exceeds 100,000 miles. Also the front axle curb…
Remedy: Dealers will replace the left and right hand front tie rod ends along with a certification label stating the correct weight limits. Appropriate replacement tires will be provided and the front steering alignment will…
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Brake lights (exterior lighting)
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.
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.
2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2005 Blue Bird Wanderlodge M450 Lxi have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA; 1 describe a fire. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 35,000 miles. Complaints peaked in 2009 with 2 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“Petition for the incomplete, unsafe repairs and modification to the 2006 blue bird wanderlodge 450 lxi that are being done in an attempt to remedy the conditions for the NHTSA recall. *nj the consumer”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, November 20, 2009 · Electrical system
“This letter is an official complaint and should be considered a formal petition regarding the incomplete, unsafe repairs and modifications to the 2005 to 2007 blue bird wanderlodge 450 lxi that are be”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, November 9, 2009 · Power train
Compare Blue Bird Wanderlodge M450 Lxi model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Blue Bird Wanderlodge M450 Lxi model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 Blue Bird Wanderlodge M450 Lxi | 2 | 2 |
| 2006 Blue Bird Wanderlodge M450 Lxi | 2 | 7 |
| 2007 Blue Bird Wanderlodge M450 Lxi | 1 | 0 |
Checking a specific 2005 Blue Bird Wanderlodge M450 Lxi
How do I know if my 2005 Blue Bird Wanderlodge M450 Lxi has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 2 campaigns currently list the 2005 Blue Bird Wanderlodge M450 Lxi; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Blue Bird dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 05V044000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
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Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.