Defect Description For Recall
Travel Units Is Recalling Certain Custom Designed Recreational Vehicles 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.
Make Of Vehicle
CUSTOM DESIGNED
Model Of Vehicle
5000FB-5
Year
2008
Recall Campaign Number
11V056000
Component Description
Equipment:Recreational Vehicle/Trailer
Effect Of Defect
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.
Fix Defect
Travel Units Is Working With Norcold To Identify And Notify Any Affected Owners. Owners Will Be Instructed To Contact Norcold Dealers To Receive The Remedy Free Of Charge. Please See Norcold’S Defect Report 10E-049 For Additional Information. The Safety Recall Began On February 5, 2011. Owners May Contact Norcold At 1-800-767-9101.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Travel Units Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
End Of Manufacture
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
9
Date Owners Notified
20110205
Initiated By
Odi
Responsible Manufacturer
Travel Units Inc.
Date Report Received
20110120