Thor Industries | NHTSA Recall #02V276009

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 02V276009 by Thor Industries. Includes 54,224 affected units, THOR/REFRIGERATOR COOLING UNIT FIRE, component: EQUIPMENT, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Certain travel trailers and fifth wheel trailers equipped with norcold refrigerator cooling units. 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.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 02V276009
Manufacturer: Thor Industries
Report Received Date: 2002-12-02T00:00:00
Subject: Thor/refrigerator cooling unit fire
Component: Equipment
Potentially Affected Units: 54,224

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Certain travel trailers and fifth wheel trailers equipped with norcold refrigerator cooling units. 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.

Safety Information

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

Metadata

SID: row-umg7_itam~shfd
NHTSA ID: 02V276009
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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