Dodgen Industries, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #01V091006

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 01V091006 by Dodgen Industries, Inc.. Includes 240 affected units, DODGEN/NORCOLD/REFRIGERATOR COOLING UNIT FIRE, component: EQUIPMENT, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Vehicle description: motor homes equipped with norcold refrigerator cooling units model numbers n841, n821, n641, and n621. these refrigerators can experience a cooling system leak caused by operation in the ac electric mode. if a leak occurs, the cooling performance of the refrigerator will deteriorate, requiring immediate replacement of the cooling unit.

Corrective Action

Norcold will inspect and replace the refrigerator cooling units. norcold will conduct the owner notification. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact norcold service center at 1-800-767-9101 or dodgen at 1-800-247-1835.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 01V091006

Manufacturer: Dodgen Industries, Inc.

Report Received Date: 2001-03-30T00:00:00

Subject: Dodgen/norcold/refrigerator cooling unit fire

Component: Equipment

Potentially Affected Units: 240

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Vehicle description: motor homes equipped with norcold refrigerator cooling units model numbers n841, n821, n641, and n621. these refrigerators can experience a cooling system leak caused by operation in the ac electric mode. if a leak occurs, the cooling performance of the refrigerator will deteriorate, requiring immediate replacement of the cooling unit.

Consequence Summary: Extended operation of a leaking cooling unit in the ac electric mode can result in a fire.

Corrective Action: Norcold will inspect and replace the refrigerator cooling units. norcold will conduct the owner notification. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact norcold service center at 1-800-767-9101 or dodgen at 1-800-247-1835.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

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NHTSA ID: 01V091006

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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