Marathon Homes Corporation | NHTSA Recall #11V080000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 11V080000 by Marathon Homes Corporation. Includes 1 affected units, REFRIGERATORS/POSSIBLE FIRE/NORCOLD, component: EQUIPMENT, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Marathon homes corp. (marathon) is recalling one motorhome, model year 2003 custom 2 - room, equipped with a 1200-series norcold refrigerator. the refrigerator 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

Marthon is working with norcold to identify and notify the affected owner. the owner will be instructed to contact a norcold dealer to receive the remedy free of charge. please see norcold's defect report 10e-049 for additional information. the safety recall began on february 15, 2011. owners may contact norcold at 1-800-767-9101.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 11V080000

Manufacturer: Marathon Homes Corporation

Report Received Date: 2011-01-26T00:00:00

Subject: Refrigerators/possible fire/norcold

Component: Equipment

Potentially Affected Units: 1

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Marathon homes corp. (marathon) is recalling one motorhome, model year 2003 custom 2 - room, equipped with a 1200-series norcold refrigerator. the refrigerator 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: Marthon is working with norcold to identify and notify the affected owner. the owner will be instructed to contact a norcold dealer to receive the remedy free of charge. please see norcold's defect report 10e-049 for additional information. the safety recall began on february 15, 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: 11V080000

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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