Alfa Leisure,inc. | NHTSA Recall #02V276007

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 02V276007 by Alfa Leisure,inc.. Includes 4 affected units, ALFA/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 462. 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. owner notification began december 26, 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 1-800-667-3005 or alfa at 909-628-5574.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 02V276007

Manufacturer: Alfa Leisure,inc.

Report Received Date: 2002-12-03T00:00:00

Subject: Alfa/refrigerator cooling unit fire

Component: Equipment

Potentially Affected Units: 4

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Certain motor homes equipped with norcold refrigerator cooling units model numbers 462. 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. owner notification began december 26, 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 1-800-667-3005 or alfa at 909-628-5574.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

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NHTSA ID: 02V276007

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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