Forest River, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #08V277000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 08V277000 by Forest River, Inc.. Includes 1 affected units, REFRIGERATOR/FIRE/NORCOLD, component: EQUIPMENT, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Forest river is recalling 1 my 2001 tsunami class a diesel pusher motor home motor homes equipped with a norcold refrigerator. a fatigue failure in the section of the cooling unit which contains the refrigerant could allow the liquid solution to slowly leak.

Corrective Action

Forest river 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 july or august 2008. owners may contact norcold at 1-800-767-9101 or forest river at 1-574-389-4600.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 08V277000
Manufacturer: Forest River, Inc.
Report Received Date: 2008-06-20T00:00:00
Subject: Refrigerator/fire/norcold
Component: Equipment
Potentially Affected Units: 1

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Forest river is recalling 1 my 2001 tsunami class a diesel pusher motor home motor homes equipped with a norcold refrigerator. 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: Forest river 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 july or august 2008. owners may contact norcold at 1-800-767-9101 or forest river at 1-574-389-4600.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-mrgv-jgrk~jw9m
NHTSA ID: 08V277000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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