Norcold Inc. | NHTSA Recall #02E044000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 02E044000 by Norcold Inc.. Includes 180,455 affected units, NORCOLD/REFRIGERATOR COOLING UNIT FIRE, component: EQUIPMENT, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Refrigerator cooling units model numbers 442, 443, 452, ev452, 453, 462, ev462, 463, ev463, 482, ev482, 483, ev483, 874, and 875 manufactured between january 1987 and may 1995. these refrigerators can experience a break down in a rubber seal within the gas valve. as the rubber seal ages, a leak may occur, allowing propane gas to accumulate in the burner area.

Corrective Action

Norcold will notify its customers and offer a new like-size refrigerator at no charge. owner notification began august 30, 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 1-937-497-3080.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 02E044000

Manufacturer: Norcold Inc.

Report Received Date: 2002-07-24T00:00:00

Subject: Norcold/refrigerator cooling unit fire

Component: Equipment

Potentially Affected Units: 180,455

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Equipment

Defect Summary: Refrigerator cooling units model numbers 442, 443, 452, ev452, 453, 462, ev462, 463, ev463, 482, ev482, 483, ev483, 874, and 875 manufactured between january 1987 and may 1995. these refrigerators can experience a break down in a rubber seal within the gas valve. as the rubber seal ages, a leak may occur, allowing propane gas to accumulate in the burner area.

Consequence Summary: The consequence can result in a fire, possibly causing serious injury or death.

Corrective Action: Norcold will notify its customers and offer a new like-size refrigerator at no charge. owner notification began august 30, 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 1-937-497-3080.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

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NHTSA ID: 02E044000

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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