Techworks Inc. | NHTSA Recall #11V484000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 11V484000 by Techworks Inc.. Includes 1 affected units, REFRIGERATORS/POSSIBLE FIRE, component: EQUIPMENT, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Techworks is recalling one model year 2000 overland ospry recreational vehicle 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

Techworks is working with norcold to get the units repaired free of charge. please see norcold's defect report 10e-049. the safety recall is expected to begin during october 2011. owners may contact norcold at 1-800-767-9101.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 11V484000
Manufacturer: Techworks Inc.
Report Received Date: 2011-09-28T00:00:00
Subject: Refrigerators/possible fire
Component: Equipment
Potentially Affected Units: 1

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Techworks is recalling one model year 2000 overland ospry recreational vehicle 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: Techworks is working with norcold to get the units repaired free of charge. please see norcold's defect report 10e-049. the safety recall is expected to begin during october 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-9bxt_p84p~v2jw
NHTSA ID: 11V484000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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