Norcold Inc. | NHTSA Recall #18E013000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 18E013000 by Norcold Inc.. Affecting norcold refrigerators, models n305, n305 Includes 1,582 affected units, Refrigerator may Leak Propane, component: EQUIPMENT, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

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norcold refrigerators, models n305, n305

Defect Summary

Norcold inc. (norcold) is recalling certain norcold refrigerators, models n305, n305.3, n306 and n306.3, part number 635690. these refrigerators have gas valve port screws that may be missing or loose allowing propane to leak inside the passenger compartment when the refrigerator is used in gas mode.

Corrective Action

Norcold will notify the recreational vehicle manufacturers that purchased the affected refrigerators, and dealers for those manufacturers will inspect the gas valves, tightening them if necessary, free of charge. the recall began on march 29, 2018. owners may contact norcold customer service at 1-800-767-9101.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 18E013000
Manufacturer: Norcold Inc.
Report Received Date: 2018-03-07T00:00:00
Subject: Refrigerator may leak propane
Component: Equipment
Potentially Affected Units: 1,582

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)
Recall Type: Equipment
Defect Summary: Norcold inc. (norcold) is recalling certain norcold refrigerators, models n305, n305.3, n306 and n306.3, part number 635690. these refrigerators have gas valve port screws that may be missing or loose allowing propane to leak inside the passenger compartment when the refrigerator is used in gas mode.
Consequence Summary: A propane leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
Corrective Action: Norcold will notify the recreational vehicle manufacturers that purchased the affected refrigerators, and dealers for those manufacturers will inspect the gas valves, tightening them if necessary, free of charge. the recall began on march 29, 2018. owners may contact norcold customer service at 1-800-767-9101.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 81.23

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NHTSA ID: 18E013000
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Created At: 1742808662
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