Norcold Inc. | NHTSA Recall #08E030000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 08E030000 by Norcold Inc.. Includes 264,999 affected units, REFRIGERATOR/POSSIBLE FIRE, component: EQUIPMENT, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Norcold is recalling certain refrigerators, models 1200lr, 1200lrim, and 1201lrim, manufactured from march 1, 1999 to february 28, 2001, with cooling units serial numbers between 1008701 and 1273700. the units were installed as original equipment in various recreational vehicles. a fatigue failure in the section of the cooling unit which contains the refrigerant could allow the liquid solution to slowly leak. if a leak occurs and the refrigerator continues to be operated after solution circulation has ceased the heat source could generate very high temperatures. at such high temperatures, the steel material of the cooling unit could soften and rupture. norcold is working to identify the number of refrigerators that were manufactured with this condition.

Corrective Action

Norcold is working with the rv manufacturers to notify owners and repair the cooling units free of charge. the recall began on june 18, 2008. owners may contact norcold at 1-800-767-9101.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 08E030000

Manufacturer: Norcold Inc.

Report Received Date: 2008-04-01T00:00:00

Subject: Refrigerator/possible fire

Component: Equipment

Potentially Affected Units: 264,999

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Equipment

Defect Summary: Norcold is recalling certain refrigerators, models 1200lr, 1200lrim, and 1201lrim, manufactured from march 1, 1999 to february 28, 2001, with cooling units serial numbers between 1008701 and 1273700. the units were installed as original equipment in various recreational vehicles. a fatigue failure in the section of the cooling unit which contains the refrigerant could allow the liquid solution to slowly leak. if a leak occurs and the refrigerator continues to be operated after solution circulation has ceased the heat source could generate very high temperatures. at such high temperatures, the steel material of the cooling unit could soften and rupture. norcold is working to identify the number of refrigerators that were manufactured with this condition.

Consequence Summary: If refrigerant gas is still in place when the rupture occurs, hydrogen gas may be expelled and could be ignited by the high temperature, possibly causing a fire.

Corrective Action: Norcold is working with the rv manufacturers to notify owners and repair the cooling units free of charge. the recall began on june 18, 2008. owners may contact norcold at 1-800-767-9101.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

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NHTSA ID: 08E030000

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