1999-2002 Blue Bird Wanderlodge recall: recreational vehicle/trailer

Blue Bird Body Company reported this safety recall on July 1, 2008. It covers about 83 vehicles.

vehicles affected: 83
reported: Jul 1, 2008
owners notified: Jul 11, 2008

Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer

What is wrong: 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.
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.

Recall number 08V286000

Affected vehicles

Blue Bird Wanderlodge 1999-2002 1999 2000 2001 2002

Questions about recall 08V286000

Is there a recall on the 1999-2002 Blue Bird Wanderlodge recreational vehicle/trailer?

Yes. Recall 08V286000, reported on July 1, 2008, covers about 83 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 08V286000?

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.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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