Fleetwood Enterprises, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #08V240000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 08V240000 by Fleetwood Enterprises, Inc.. Includes 1,263 affected units, REFRIGERATOR/FIRE/NORCOLD, component: EQUIPMENT, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Fleetwood is recalling certain class a gas and diesel motor homes, class c motor homes, conventional and fifth wheel travel trailers equipped with norcold refrigerators. a low cycle fatigue failure in the section of the cooling unit which generates the refrigerant could allow the liquid solution to slowly leak.

Corrective Action

Fleetwood is working with norcold to repair these refrigerators. norcold will provide thermal switch kits to owners along with the necessary forms and instructions. The recall is expected to begin during june 2008. owners may contact norcold at 1-800-767-9101 or fleetwood at 1-800-509-3418.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 08V240000

Manufacturer: Fleetwood Enterprises, Inc.

Report Received Date: 2008-06-03T00:00:00

Subject: Refrigerator/fire/norcold

Component: Equipment

Potentially Affected Units: 1,263

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Fleetwood is recalling certain class a gas and diesel motor homes, class c motor homes, conventional and fifth wheel travel trailers equipped with norcold refrigerators. a low cycle fatigue failure in the section of the cooling unit which generates the refrigerant could allow the liquid solution to slowly leak.

Consequence Summary: Extended operation of a leaking cooling unit could lead to a fire from gas which might escape.

Corrective Action: Fleetwood is working with norcold to repair these refrigerators. norcold will provide thermal switch kits to owners along with the necessary forms and instructions. The recall is expected to begin during june 2008. owners may contact norcold at 1-800-767-9101 or fleetwood at 1-800-509-3418.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-djk8-yf3y~4kyp

NHTSA ID: 08V240000

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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