Winnebago Industries Inc. | NHTSA Recall #02V276006

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 02V276006 by Winnebago Industries Inc.. Includes 631 affected units, WINNEBAGO/REFRIGERATOR COOLING UNIT FIRE, component: EQUIPMENT, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Certain motor homes equipped with norcold refrigerator cooling units model numbers 442, 443, 452, ev452, 453, 462, ev462, 463, ev463, 482, ev482, 483, ev483, 874, and 875. 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 provide a replacement gas valve free of charge. 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 1-800-667-3005 or winnebago at 641-585-3535.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 02V276006
Manufacturer: Winnebago Industries Inc.
Report Received Date: 2002-12-03T00:00:00
Subject: Winnebago/refrigerator cooling unit fire
Component: Equipment
Potentially Affected Units: 631

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Certain motor homes equipped with norcold refrigerator cooling units model numbers 442, 443, 452, ev452, 453, 462, ev462, 463, ev463, 482, ev482, 483, ev483, 874, and 875. 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 provide a replacement gas valve free of charge. 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 1-800-667-3005 or winnebago at 641-585-3535.

Safety Information

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

Metadata

SID: row-x4y5~9gj6_r9j2
NHTSA ID: 02V276006
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
Created Meta: N/A
Updated At: 1742808662
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