Blue Bird Body Company | NHTSA Recall #08V286000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 08V286000 by Blue Bird Body Company. Includes 83 affected units, REFRIGERATOR/FIRE/NORCOLD, component: EQUIPMENT, and more from the Department of Transportation.

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.

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.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 08V286000
Manufacturer: Blue Bird Body Company
Report Received Date: 2008-07-01T00:00:00
Subject: Refrigerator/fire/norcold
Component: Equipment
Potentially Affected Units: 83

Details

MFR Campaign Number: R08NF
Recall Type: Vehicle
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.
Consequence Summary: 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.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-kih3_eecm_kktx
NHTSA ID: 08V286000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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