Jayco, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #09V288000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 09V288000 by Jayco, Inc.. Includes 273 affected units, REFRIGERATOR FIRE/NORCOLD, component: EQUIPMENT, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Jayco is recalling 273 model year 2002-2004 legacy fifth wheel motorhomes equipped with norcold model 1200lrim refrigerators, manufactured from march 1, 2001 to december 31, 2002, with serial numbers between 1273701 and 1536607, non-consecutively. 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 temperatures, the cooling unit could rupture.

Corrective Action

Jayco will notify owners and the vehicle's refrigerator will be repaired free of charge. the safety recall is expected to begin during august 2009. owners may contact jayco at 1-800-283-8267 or norcold's recall center at 1-800-767-9101.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 09V288000

Manufacturer: Jayco, Inc.

Report Received Date: 2009-07-23T00:00:00

Subject: Refrigerator fire/norcold

Component: Equipment

Potentially Affected Units: 273

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Jayco is recalling 273 model year 2002-2004 legacy fifth wheel motorhomes equipped with norcold model 1200lrim refrigerators, manufactured from march 1, 2001 to december 31, 2002, with serial numbers between 1273701 and 1536607, non-consecutively. 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 temperatures, the cooling unit could rupture.

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

Corrective Action: Jayco will notify owners and the vehicle's refrigerator will be repaired free of charge. the safety recall is expected to begin during august 2009. owners may contact jayco at 1-800-283-8267 or norcold's recall 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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NHTSA ID: 09V288000

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Created At: 1742808662

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