Rev Recreation Group | NHTSA Recall #11V074000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 11V074000 by Rev Recreation Group. Includes 88 affected units, REFRIGERATORS/POSSIBLE FIRE/NORCOLD, component: EQUIPMENT, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Fleetwood rv is recalling certain 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

Fleetwood rv 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 safety recall began on june 6, 2011. owners may contact norcold at 1-800-767-9101.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 11V074000

Manufacturer: Rev Recreation Group

Report Received Date: 2011-01-28T00:00:00

Subject: Refrigerators/possible fire/norcold

Component: Equipment

Potentially Affected Units: 88

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Fleetwood rv is recalling certain 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: The sensing algorithm or thermal switch designed to shut off power to the refrigerator when high temperatures are detected may not activate in sufficient time to prevent a fire.

Corrective Action: Fleetwood rv 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 safety recall began on june 6, 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

Metadata

SID: row-bt5t-7ckv-5bpm

NHTSA ID: 11V074000

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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