Defect Description For Recall
Dutchmen Is Recalling Certain Model Year 2008-2011 Grand JunCTIon And 2011 Voltage 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
DUTChmen
Model Of Vehicle
GRAND JUNCTION
Year
2008
Recall Campaign Number
10V565000
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
Dutchmen 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 December 10, 2010. Owners May Contact Norcold At 1-800-767-9101 Or Dutchmen At 1-574-537-0700.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Dutchmen Manufacturing, Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
20071101
End Of Manufacture
20101008
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
455
Date Owners Notified
20101210
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Dutchmen Manufacturing, Inc.
Date Report Received
20101116