NHTSA Recall 05V044000: Brake lights (exterior lighting)
BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 22 vehicles. It affects 2005–2006 Blue Bird Wanderlodge M450 Lxi.
| NHTSA campaign | 05V044000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | R05JJ |
| Component | EXTERIOR LIGHTING › BRAKE LIGHTS |
| Report received | February 8, 2005 |
| Owner notification | February 2, 2005 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
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.
Safety risk
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.
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.
Notes
Blue bird recall no. R05jj.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at1-888-327-4236.
Vehicles covered by recall 05V044000
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.