Blue Bird Body Company | NHTSA Recall #05V044000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 05V044000 by Blue Bird Body Company. Includes 22 affected units, BRAKE LIGHT CIRCUIT MODIFICATION, component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect 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.

Corrective Action

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 Overview

NHTSA ID: 05V044000

Manufacturer: Blue Bird Body Company

Report Received Date: 2005-02-08T00:00:00

Subject: Brake light circuit modification

Component: Exterior Lighting

Potentially Affected Units: 22

Details

MFR Campaign Number: R05JJ

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect 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.

Consequence Summary: 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.

Corrective Action: 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.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

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NHTSA ID: 05V044000

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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