Safety Recall NHTSA · 02E019000 Reported April 1, 2002

Norcold/refrigerator cooling unit fire

Q: What is recall 02E019000?

NHTSA recall 02E019000 was issued by Norcold Inc. on April 1, 2002. It addresses: Norcold/refrigerator cooling unit fire. The recall affects approximately 28,144 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.

Norcold Inc. · Equipment · 28,144 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

02E019000

Manufacturer Campaign

NR (Not Reported)

Manufacturer

Norcold Inc.

Component

Equipment

Vehicles Affected

28,144

Recall Type

Equipment

Report Received

April 1, 2002

Defect Summary

Equipment description: 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.

Safety Consequence

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

Corrective Action

Norcold will notify its customers and replace the cooling unit free of charge. Owner notification began april 12, 2002. 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.

What you should do

Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
Contact an authorized Norcold Inc. dealer and reference recall ID 02E019000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
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 02E019000

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

What is recall 02E019000?

NHTSA recall 02E019000 was issued by Norcold Inc. on April 1, 2002. It addresses: Norcold/refrigerator cooling unit fire. The recall affects approximately 28,144 vehicles, with the defect involving the Equipment component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Norcold Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 02E019000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). 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.