Foretravel, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #09V299000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 09V299000 by Foretravel, Inc.. Includes 1 affected units, REFRIGERATOR FIRE/NORCOLD, component: EQUIPMENT, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Foretravel is recalling 1 model year 2002 u320 recreational vehicle equipped with a norcold model 1200lrim refrigerator, 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

Foretravel is working with norcold and norcold will notify owners and the vehicle's refrigerator will be repaired free of charge (please see 09e-027). Owners may contact norcold's recall center at 1-800-767-9101.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 09V299000

Manufacturer: Foretravel, Inc.

Report Received Date: 2009-07-29T00:00:00

Subject: Refrigerator fire/norcold

Component: Equipment

Potentially Affected Units: 1

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Foretravel is recalling 1 model year 2002 u320 recreational vehicle equipped with a norcold model 1200lrim refrigerator, 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: Foretravel is working with norcold and norcold will notify owners and the vehicle's refrigerator will be repaired free of charge (please see 09e-027). Owners may contact norcold's recall center at 1-800-767-9101.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-4z6s~mf8e~v5sj

NHTSA ID: 09V299000

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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