Open Range R.v. Company | NHTSA Recall #10V524000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 10V524000 by Open Range R.v. Company. Includes 264 affected units, REFRIGERATORS/POSSIBLE FIRE, component: EQUIPMENT, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Open range is recalling certain model year 2009-2011 open range, residential and rolling thunder recreational vehicles equipped with 1200-series norcold refrigerators. the population of refrigerators being addressed contains either a sensing algorithm or thermal switch to shut off power to the refrigerator when high temperatures are detected in order to prevent a potential fire. the response times of the sensor algorithm and thermal switch devices to stop power are not sufficient.

Corrective Action

Open range is working with norcold to get the units repaired free of charge. please see norcold's defect report 10e-049. the safety recall began on march 2, 2011. owners may contact norcold at 1-800-767-9101.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 10V524000
Manufacturer: Open Range R.v. Company
Report Received Date: 2010-10-25T00:00:00
Subject: Refrigerators/possible fire
Component: Equipment
Potentially Affected Units: 264

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Open range is recalling certain model year 2009-2011 open range, residential and rolling thunder recreational vehicles equipped with 1200-series norcold refrigerators. the population of refrigerators being addressed contains either a sensing algorithm or thermal switch to shut off power to the refrigerator when high temperatures are detected in order to prevent a potential fire. the response times of the sensor algorithm and thermal switch devices to stop power are not sufficient.
Consequence Summary: An insufficient response time can result in power not being shut-off in sufficient time to prevent a fire, which has the potential to ignite resulting in personal injury and/or vehicle and property damage.
Corrective Action: Open range is working with norcold to get the units repaired free of charge. please see norcold's defect report 10e-049. the safety recall began on march 2, 2011. 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: 10V524000
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Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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