Showtime Conversions | NHTSA Recall #10V569000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 10V569000 by Showtime Conversions. Includes 10 affected units, REFRIGERATORS/POSSIBLE FIRE, component: EQUIPMENT, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Showtime conversions is recalling certain model year 2001, 2002, and 2004 showhauler recreational vehicles; 1999 and 2000 classic car trailers; 2006 wildside recreational vehicles; and 2007 showtime horse trailers, 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

Showtime is working with norcold to identify and notify any affected owners. owners will be instructed to contact norcold dealers to receive the remedy free of charge. please see norcold's defect report 10e-049 for more information. the safety recall began on december 6, 2010. owners may contact norcold at 1-800-767-9101 or showtime conversions at 1-574-534-8340.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 10V569000

Manufacturer: Showtime Conversions

Report Received Date: 2010-11-17T00:00:00

Subject: Refrigerators/possible fire

Component: Equipment

Potentially Affected Units: 10

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Showtime conversions is recalling certain model year 2001, 2002, and 2004 showhauler recreational vehicles; 1999 and 2000 classic car trailers; 2006 wildside recreational vehicles; and 2007 showtime horse trailers, 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: The sensing algorithm or thermal switch installed to shut off power to the refrigerator when high temperatures are detected due to a possible hydrogen gas leak may not shut off in sufficient time to prevent a fire.

Corrective Action: Showtime is working with norcold to identify and notify any affected owners. owners will be instructed to contact norcold dealers to receive the remedy free of charge. please see norcold's defect report 10e-049 for more information. the safety recall began on december 6, 2010. owners may contact norcold at 1-800-767-9101 or showtime conversions at 1-574-534-8340.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-xh9d_qtea~dnru

NHTSA ID: 10V569000

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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