Vehicle recall 04V494000 · October 15, 2004

2005 Blue Bird Wanderlodge

On certain 45' motor homes, an incorrect bussbar cable connector was installed in the main power distribution box.

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

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: 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).

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 04V494000
Reported to NHTSA: October 15, 2004
Filed by: BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY
Manufacturer campaign: R04JD
Owner notification: October 12, 2004
Vehicles potentially affected: 10
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Electrical system › Wiring › Fuses and circuit breakers

Recall 04V494000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

Vehicles covered

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Blue Bird Wanderlodge (2005): 2005

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