Norcold Inc. | NHTSA Recall #89E018000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 89E018000 by Norcold Inc.. Includes 208,168 affected units, EQUIPMENT:OTHER PIECES:REFRIGERATORS, component: EQUIPMENT, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Short circuits may occur in the eyebrow panel which is located in the front of the refrigerator.

Corrective Action

Replace the entire panel, lights and wiring with an assembled unit continuing the electrical male connector completely contained in a fire retardant plastic sleeve.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 89E018000

Manufacturer: Norcold Inc.

Report Received Date: 1989-06-20T00:00:00

Subject: Equipment:other pieces:refrigerators

Component: Equipment

Potentially Affected Units: 208,168

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Equipment

Defect Summary: Short circuits may occur in the eyebrow panel which is located in the front of the refrigerator.

Consequence Summary: If short circuits occur and develop into a fire,occupants of the rv or trailer would be at serious risk. the short circuitshave only occurred while the vehicle is parked and hooked up to alternatingcurrent (ac).

Corrective Action: Replace the entire panel, lights and wiring with an assembled unit continuing the electrical male connector completely contained in a fire retardant plastic sleeve.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-6rqp~wbam~wiwz

NHTSA ID: 89E018000

Position: N/A

Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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