Monday, May 18, 2009
RECALL: NORCOLD REFRIGERATORS: MODEL 1200LR AND 1200LRIM FROM 1996-1999
Equipment Brand Name / Part No. or Model No.: Production Dates:
NORCOLD / 1200LR DEC 01, 1996 - FEB 28, 1999
NORCOLD / 1200LRIM DEC 01, 1996 - FEB 28, 1999
Manufacturer: NORCOLD INC. Mfr's Report Date: MAY 05, 2009
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 09E026000 NHTSA Action Number: N/A
Component: EQUIPMENT
Potential Number of Units Affected: 5900
Summary:
NORCOLD WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND CORRDINATE RETROFITTING THEIR COOLING UNIT WITH A SAFETY THERMAL SWITCH. OWNERS WHO HAVE RESPONDED TO SAFETY RECALL CAMPAIGN 02E-045 WILL BE CONTACTED INSTRUCTING THEM TO BRING THEIR RECREATIONAL VEHICLE INTO A SERVICE CENTER SO THAT A SAFETY THERMAL SWITCH KIT CAN BE INSTALLED ON THE REPLACED COOLING UNIT. THE REMEDY WILL BE PROVIDED FREE OF CHARGE. OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING MAY/JUNE 2009. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT NORCOLD AT 1-800-767-9101.
Consequence:
IF A LEAK OCCURS AND THE UNIT CONTINUES TO OPERATE, HYDROGEN GAS MAY BE EXPELLED AND CAN BE IGNITED, RESULTING IN A FIRE, POSSIBLY CAUSING SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.
Remedy:
NORCOLD WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND PROVIDE A REPLACEMENT COOLING UNIT EQUIPPED WITH A SAFETY THERMAL SWITCH. OWNERS WHO HAVE RESPONDED TO SAFETY RECALL CAMPAIGN 02E-045 WILL BE CONTACTED INSTRUCTING THEM TO BRING THEIR RECREATIONAL VEHICLE INTO A SERVICE CENTER SO THAT A SAFETY THERMAL SWITCH KIT CAN BE INSTALLED ON THE REPLACED COOLING UNIT. THE REMEDY WILL BE PROVIDED FREE OF CHARGE. OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING MAY/JUNE 2009. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT NORCOLD SERVICE CENTER AT 1-800-767-9101.
Notes:
OWNERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV .
NORCOLD / 1200LR DEC 01, 1996 - FEB 28, 1999
NORCOLD / 1200LRIM DEC 01, 1996 - FEB 28, 1999
Manufacturer: NORCOLD INC. Mfr's Report Date: MAY 05, 2009
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 09E026000 NHTSA Action Number: N/A
Component: EQUIPMENT
Potential Number of Units Affected: 5900
Summary:
NORCOLD WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND CORRDINATE RETROFITTING THEIR COOLING UNIT WITH A SAFETY THERMAL SWITCH. OWNERS WHO HAVE RESPONDED TO SAFETY RECALL CAMPAIGN 02E-045 WILL BE CONTACTED INSTRUCTING THEM TO BRING THEIR RECREATIONAL VEHICLE INTO A SERVICE CENTER SO THAT A SAFETY THERMAL SWITCH KIT CAN BE INSTALLED ON THE REPLACED COOLING UNIT. THE REMEDY WILL BE PROVIDED FREE OF CHARGE. OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING MAY/JUNE 2009. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT NORCOLD AT 1-800-767-9101.
Consequence:
IF A LEAK OCCURS AND THE UNIT CONTINUES TO OPERATE, HYDROGEN GAS MAY BE EXPELLED AND CAN BE IGNITED, RESULTING IN A FIRE, POSSIBLY CAUSING SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.
Remedy:
NORCOLD WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND PROVIDE A REPLACEMENT COOLING UNIT EQUIPPED WITH A SAFETY THERMAL SWITCH. OWNERS WHO HAVE RESPONDED TO SAFETY RECALL CAMPAIGN 02E-045 WILL BE CONTACTED INSTRUCTING THEM TO BRING THEIR RECREATIONAL VEHICLE INTO A SERVICE CENTER SO THAT A SAFETY THERMAL SWITCH KIT CAN BE INSTALLED ON THE REPLACED COOLING UNIT. THE REMEDY WILL BE PROVIDED FREE OF CHARGE. OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING MAY/JUNE 2009. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT NORCOLD SERVICE CENTER AT 1-800-767-9101.
Notes:
OWNERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV .
