Champion Bus, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #02V277007

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 02V277007 by Champion Bus, Inc.. Includes 4 affected units, CHAMPION BUS/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 1200lr and 1200rim with serial numbers between 700000 and 1008700 . these refrigerators can experience low cycle fatigue failure which can lead to the liquid solution slowly leaking from the sealed, pressurized cooling unit through a small crack.

Corrective Action

Norcold will notify its customers and provide a replacement cooling unit 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: 02V277007

Manufacturer: Champion Bus, Inc.

Report Received Date: 2002-11-22T00:00:00

Subject: Champion bus/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 1200lr and 1200rim with serial numbers between 700000 and 1008700 . these refrigerators can experience low cycle fatigue failure which can lead to the liquid solution slowly leaking from the sealed, pressurized cooling unit through a small crack.

Consequence Summary: If a leak occurs and the unit is continually operated, hydrogen gas may be expelled and can be ignited, resulting in a fire, possibly causing serious injury or death.

Corrective Action: Norcold will notify its customers and provide a replacement cooling unit 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

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NHTSA ID: 02V277007

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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