Vehicle recall 08V286000 · July 1, 2008
1999-2002 Blue Bird Wanderlodge
A fatigue failure in the section of the cooling unit which contains the refrigerant could allow the liquid solution to slowly leak.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- 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.
- Consequence
- 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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 08V286000
- Reported to NHTSA
- July 1, 2008
- Filed by
- BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY
- Manufacturer campaign
- R08NF
- Owner notification
- July 11, 2008
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 83
- Initiated by
- NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation
- Components
- Equipment › Recreational vehicle/trailer
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 (1999-2002): 2002, 2001, 2000, 1999
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