Safety Recall NHTSA · 08V316000 Reported July 14, 2008

Refrigerator/fire/norcold

Q: What is recall 08V316000?

NHTSA recall 08V316000 was issued by Rexhall Industries Inc on July 14, 2008. It addresses: Refrigerator/fire/norcold. The recall affects approximately 6 vehicles , with the defect involving the Equipment component.

Q: Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls . NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

Q: How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Rexhall Industries Inc · Equipment · 6 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

08V316000

Manufacturer Campaign

NR (Not Reported)

Manufacturer

Rexhall Industries Inc

Component

Equipment

Vehicles Affected

Recall Type

Vehicle

Report Received

July 14, 2008

Defect Summary

Rexhall is recalling 6 motor homes 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.

Safety Consequence

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

Corrective Action

Rexhall is working with norcold to repair these refrigerators (please see 08e-030). 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. owners may contact norcold at 1-800-767-9101 or rexhall at 661-726-0565.

What you should do

Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
Contact an authorized Rexhall Industries Inc dealer and reference recall ID 08V316000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.

View Official NHTSA Notice →

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FAQ: Recall 08V316000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 08V316000?

NHTSA recall 08V316000 was issued by Rexhall Industries Inc on July 14, 2008. It addresses: Refrigerator/fire/norcold. The recall affects approximately 6 vehicles, with the defect involving the Equipment component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Rexhall Industries Inc dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 08V316000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.