NHTSA Recall 08V286000: Recreational vehicle/trailer (equipment)
BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 83 vehicles. It affects 1999–2002 Blue Bird Wanderlodge.
| NHTSA campaign | 08V286000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | R08NF |
| Component | EQUIPMENT › RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER |
| Report received | July 1, 2008 |
| Owner notification | July 11, 2008 |
| Initiated by | NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation |
Defect
Blue bird is recalling 162 my 1999-2002 wanderlodge motor homes equipped with norcold model 1200lr or 1200lrim gas/electric refrigerators. A fatigue failure in the section of the cooling unit which contains the refrigerant could allow the liquid solution to slowly leak.
Safety risk
Extended operation of a leaking cooling unit could lead to a fire from gas which might escape.
Remedy
Blue bird is working with norcold to repair these refrigerators. Norcold will provide thermal switch kits to owners along with the necessary forms and instructions. The recall began on july 11, 2008. Owners may contact norcold at 1-800-767-9101 or blue bird at 1-478-825-2021.
Notes
Blue bird recall no. R08nf.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Vehicles covered by recall 08V286000
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.