Jayco, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #02V279001

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 02V279001 by Jayco, Inc.. Includes 5,830 affected units, JAYCO/NORCOLD/REFRIGERATOR COOLING UNIT FIRE, component: EQUIPMENT, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

On certain travel trailers, motor homes, and fifth wheel campers equipped with norcold refrigerator cooling units, model numbers n841, n821, n641, and n621. these refrigerators can experience a cooling system leak caused by operation in the ac electric mode. if a leak occurs, the cooling performance of the refrigerator will deteriorate, requiring immediate replacement of the cooling unit.

Corrective Action

Norcold will inspect and replace the refrigerator cooling units. 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 at 1-800-767-9101 or jayco at 1-574-825-0608.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 02V279001

Manufacturer: Jayco, Inc.

Report Received Date: 2002-10-22T00:00:00

Subject: Jayco/norcold/refrigerator cooling unit fire

Component: Equipment

Potentially Affected Units: 5,830

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: On certain travel trailers, motor homes, and fifth wheel campers equipped with norcold refrigerator cooling units, model numbers n841, n821, n641, and n621. these refrigerators can experience a cooling system leak caused by operation in the ac electric mode. if a leak occurs, the cooling performance of the refrigerator will deteriorate, requiring immediate replacement of the cooling unit.

Consequence Summary: Extended operation of a leaking cooling unit in the ac electric mode can result in a fire.

Corrective Action: Norcold will inspect and replace the refrigerator cooling units. 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 at 1-800-767-9101 or jayco at 1-574-825-0608.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-2yqg-qhdc-c8s5

NHTSA ID: 02V279001

Position: N/A

Created At: 1741512641

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Updated At: 1741512641

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