Carriage, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #08V260000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 08V260000 by Carriage, Inc.. Includes 187 affected units, REFRIGERATOR/FIRE/NORCOLD, component: EQUIPMENT, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Carriage is recalling 187 my 2001-2002 carrri-lite, my 1999-2001 carriage, my 2000-2002 carriage ls and my 1999-2001 royals recreational vehicles equipped with norcold refrigerators. a fatigue failure in the section of the cooling unit which contains the refrigerant could allow the liquid solution to slowly leak.

Corrective Action

Carriage is working with norcold to repair these refrigerators. norcold will provide thermal switch kits to owners along with the necessary forms and instructions. the manufacturer has not yet provided an owner notification schedule for this campaign. owners may contact norcold at 1-800-767-9101 or carriage at 574-642-3622.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 08V260000

Manufacturer: Carriage, Inc.

Report Received Date: 2008-06-10T00:00:00

Subject: Refrigerator/fire/norcold

Component: Equipment

Potentially Affected Units: 187

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Carriage is recalling 187 my 2001-2002 carrri-lite, my 1999-2001 carriage, my 2000-2002 carriage ls and my 1999-2001 royals recreational vehicles equipped with norcold refrigerators. a fatigue failure in the section of the cooling unit which contains 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: Carriage is working with norcold to repair these refrigerators. norcold will provide thermal switch kits to owners along with the necessary forms and instructions. the manufacturer has not yet provided an owner notification schedule for this campaign. owners may contact norcold at 1-800-767-9101 or carriage at 574-642-3622.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-597h~tr3j-kiuy

NHTSA ID: 08V260000

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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