Safety Recall NHTSA · 08V286000 Reported July 1, 2008

Refrigerator/fire/norcold

Q: What is recall 08V286000?

NHTSA recall 08V286000 was issued by Blue Bird Body Company on July 1, 2008. It addresses: Refrigerator/fire/norcold. The recall affects approximately 83 vehicles , with the defect involving the Equipment component.

Q: Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls . NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

Q: How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Blue Bird Body Company · Equipment · 83 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

08V286000

Manufacturer Campaign

R08NF

Manufacturer

Blue Bird Body Company

Component

Equipment

Vehicles Affected

Recall Type

Vehicle

Report Received

July 1, 2008

Defect 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.

Safety Consequence

Extended operation of a leaking cooling unit could lead to a fire from gas which might escape.

Corrective Action

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.

What you should do

Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
Contact an authorized Blue Bird Body Company dealer and reference recall ID 08V286000 or campaign R08NF.
Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.

View Official NHTSA Notice →

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FAQ: Recall 08V286000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 08V286000?

NHTSA recall 08V286000 was issued by Blue Bird Body Company on July 1, 2008. It addresses: Refrigerator/fire/norcold. The recall affects approximately 83 vehicles, with the defect involving the Equipment component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Blue Bird Body Company dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 08V286000 or the manufacturer campaign number R08NF. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.