2006 Blue Bird Wanderlodge M450 LXI Recalls

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the 2006 Blue Bird Wanderlodge M450 LXI. A recall applies only to vehicles built within the affected range, so check your own VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for recalls are free at a franchised dealer.

• 07V586000Dec 20, 200758 vehicles potentially affected
  Power train › Axle assembly
  Covers: Blue Bird Wanderlodge M450 LXI 2005–2007

  Reported issue: On certain my 2005-2007 wanderlodge 450 lxi motor homes equipped with arvin meritor and trw tie rod ends, the tie rod assemblies were produced with steel tubing that did not meet design specifications which could result in failure of the tie rod assembly when coach mileage approaches or exceeds 100,000 miles. Also the front axle curb weight may exceed the specified 16,000 pounds weight rating.

  Possible consequence: The existing tie rod assemblies may not perform as designed and may deform or fracture which may reduce steering control and could result in a vehicle crash. In addition, insufficient front tire inflation pressure reduces the weight rating of the front tires; and improper alignment of the front suspension can cause…

  Remedy: Dealers will replace the left and right hand front tie rod ends along with a certification label stating the correct weight limits. Appropriate replacement tires will be provided and the front steering alignment will be checked and corrected, if necessary. New tire data decals will also be supplied. The recall began…

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• 05V044000Feb 8, 200522 vehicles potentially affected
  Exterior lighting › Brake lights
  Covers: Blue Bird Wanderlodge M450 LXI 2005–2006

  Reported issue: 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.

  Possible consequence: 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.

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NHTSA investigations

• PE15035Front Tire OverloadClosed · Nov 16, 2015
• DP09006Alleged inadequate recall remedy 07V-586Closed · Nov 30, 2009
• RQ08004Front axle / tire overloadClosed · Jun 24, 2008

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