Blue Bird Body Company | NHTSA Recall #04V494000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 04V494000 by Blue Bird Body Company. Includes 10 affected units, BLUE BIRD/POWER DISTRIBUTION BOX CABLE CONNECTOR, component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

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.

Corrective Action

Dealers replaced the incorrect 150 amp bussbar cable connector with a 600 amp bussbar cable connector. all vehicles have been repaired.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 04V494000

Manufacturer: Blue Bird Body Company

Report Received Date: 2004-10-15T00:00:00

Subject: Blue bird/power distribution box cable connector

Component: Electrical System

Potentially Affected Units: 10

Details

MFR Campaign Number: R04JD

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: 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.

Consequence Summary: Sudden engine shut-down and loss of the ability to move the vehicle out of the roadway could result in a crash.

Corrective Action: Dealers replaced the incorrect 150 amp bussbar cable connector with a 600 amp bussbar cable connector. all vehicles have been repaired.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-76u7~dwgk.5u4s

NHTSA ID: 04V494000

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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