Keystone Rv Company | NHTSA Recall #10V587000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 10V587000 by Keystone Rv Company. Includes 4,770 affected units, REFRIGERATORS/POSSIBLE FIRE, component: EQUIPMENT, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Keystone is recalling certain recreational vehicles and fifth wheel 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

Keystone 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 additional information. the recall began on december 10, 2010. owners may contact norcold at 1-800-767-9101 or keystone at 866-425-4369.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 10V587000
Manufacturer: Keystone Rv Company
Report Received Date: 2010-11-17T00:00:00
Subject: Refrigerators/possible fire
Component: Equipment
Potentially Affected Units: 4,770

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 10-150
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Keystone is recalling certain recreational vehicles and fifth wheel 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: Keystone 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 additional information. the recall began on december 10, 2010. owners may contact norcold at 1-800-767-9101 or keystone at 866-425-4369.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

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NHTSA ID: 10V587000
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Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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