Vehicle recall 03V044000 · February 12, 2003

2004 Blue Bird Wanderlodge M380

On certain motor homes, the brake hoses may not have been routed properly resulting in the hoses contacting the frame.

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

Summary: On certain motor homes, the brake hoses may not have been routed properly resulting in the hoses contacting the frame.
Consequence: This contact could cause the brake hose to leak affecting stopping distance when the service brakes are applied. This could result in a vehicle crash without prior warning.
Remedy: Dealers will re-route the rear brake hoses. Owner notification began April 4, 2003. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact blue bird at 1-478-822-2242.
Notes: Blue bird recall no. R03GT. Customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 03V044000
Reported to NHTSA: February 12, 2003
Filed by: BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY
Manufacturer campaign: R03GT
Owner notification: April 4, 2003
Vehicles potentially affected: 8
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

Recall 03V044000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

Vehicles covered

As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.

Blue Bird Wanderlodge M380 (2004): 2004

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