Norcold Inc. | NHTSA Recall #09E026000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 09E026000 by Norcold Inc.. Includes 5,900 affected units, REFRIGERATORS/POSSIBLE FIRE, component: EQUIPMENT, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Norcold will notify owners and corrdinate retrofitting their cooling unit with a safety thermal switch. owners who have responded to safety recall campaign 02e-045 will be contacted instructing them to bring their recreational vehicle into a service center so that a safety thermal switch kit can be installed on the replaced cooling unit. the remedy will be provided free of charge. owner notification is expected to begin during may/june 2009. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact norcold at 1-800-767-9101.

Corrective Action

Norcold will notify owners and provide a replacement cooling unit equipped with a safety thermal switch. owners who have responded to safety recall campaign 02e-045 will be contacted instructing them to bring their recreational vehicle into a service center so that a safety thermal switch kit can be installed on the replaced cooling unit. the remedy will be provided free of charge. owner notification began on june 22, 2009. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact norcold service center at 1-800-767-9101.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 09E026000

Manufacturer: Norcold Inc.

Report Received Date: 2009-05-11T00:00:00

Subject: Refrigerators/possible fire

Component: Equipment

Potentially Affected Units: 5,900

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Equipment

Defect Summary: Norcold will notify owners and corrdinate retrofitting their cooling unit with a safety thermal switch. owners who have responded to safety recall campaign 02e-045 will be contacted instructing them to bring their recreational vehicle into a service center so that a safety thermal switch kit can be installed on the replaced cooling unit. the remedy will be provided free of charge. owner notification is expected to begin during may/june 2009. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact norcold at 1-800-767-9101.

Consequence Summary: If a leak occurs and the unit continues to operate, hydrogen gas may be expelled and can be ignited, resulting in a fire, possibly causing serious injury or death.

Corrective Action: Norcold will notify owners and provide a replacement cooling unit equipped with a safety thermal switch. owners who have responded to safety recall campaign 02e-045 will be contacted instructing them to bring their recreational vehicle into a service center so that a safety thermal switch kit can be installed on the replaced cooling unit. the remedy will be provided free of charge. owner notification began on june 22, 2009. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact norcold service center at 1-800-767-9101.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

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