Norcold Inc. | NHTSA Recall #09E027000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 09E027000 by Norcold Inc.. Includes 22,350 affected units, REFRIGERATORS/POSSIBLE FIRE, component: EQUIPMENT, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Norcold is recalling certain refrigerators, models 1200lr, 1200lrim, and 1201lrim, manufactured from march 1, 2001 to december 31, 2002, with serial numbers between 1273701 and 1536607, non-consecutively. the units were installed as original equipment in various recreational vehicles. a fatigue failure in the section of the cooling unit which contains the refrigerant could allow the liquid solution to slowly leak. if a leak occurs and the refrigerator continues to be operated after solution circulation has ceased the heat source could generate very high temperatures. at such high temperaturesthe cooling unit could rupture.

Corrective Action

Norcold is working with the rv manufacturers to notify owners and repair the cooling units free of charge. the recall began on june 26, 2009. this recall campaign has been superseded by 10e-049. owners may contact norcold at 1-800-767-9101.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 09E027000

Manufacturer: Norcold Inc.

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

Subject: Refrigerators/possible fire

Component: Equipment

Potentially Affected Units: 22,350

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Equipment

Defect Summary: Norcold is recalling certain refrigerators, models 1200lr, 1200lrim, and 1201lrim, manufactured from march 1, 2001 to december 31, 2002, with serial numbers between 1273701 and 1536607, non-consecutively. the units were installed as original equipment in various recreational vehicles. a fatigue failure in the section of the cooling unit which contains the refrigerant could allow the liquid solution to slowly leak. if a leak occurs and the refrigerator continues to be operated after solution circulation has ceased the heat source could generate very high temperatures. at such high temperaturesthe cooling unit could rupture.

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 is working with the rv manufacturers to notify owners and repair the cooling units free of charge. the recall began on june 26, 2009. this recall campaign has been superseded by 10e-049. owners may contact norcold at 1-800-767-9101.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

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NHTSA ID: 09E027000

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