NHTSA Recall 04V494000: Fuses and circuit breakers (electrical system)
BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 10 vehicles. It affects 2005 Blue Bird Wanderlodge.
| NHTSA campaign | 04V494000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | R04JD |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM › WIRING › FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS |
| Report received | October 15, 2004 |
| Owner notification | October 12, 2004 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
On certain 45' motor homes, an incorrect bussbar cable connector was installed in the main power distribution box. Under high load conditions, arcing and shorting could occur which can destroy the bussbar assembly and cause loss of power to the engine.
Safety risk
Sudden engine shut-down and loss of the ability to move the vehicle out of the roadway could result in a crash.
Remedy
Dealers replaced the incorrect 150 amp bussbar cable connector with a 600 amp bussbar cable connector. All vehicles have been repaired.
Notes
Blue bird recall no.r04jd. Customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Vehicles covered by recall 04V494000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Blue Bird Wanderlodge | 2005 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.