Defect Description For Recall
Fleetwood RV Is Recalling Certain Model Year 2005 And 2006 Motorhomes Manufactured Between July 24, 2004 And March 11, 2005, Equipped With Norcold Model 1200Lr, 1200Lrim, And 1201Lrim Refrigerators With Serial Numbers Between 1273701 And 1536607, Non-Consecutively. A Fatigue Failure In The SeCTIon Of The Cooling Unit Which Contains The Refrigerant Could Allow The Liquid Solution To Slowly Leak. If A Leak Occurs And The Refrigerator Continues To Be Operated After Solution Circulation Has Ceased The Heat Source Could Generate Very High Temperatures. At Such High Temperatures, The Cooling Unit Could Rupture.
Make Of Vehicle
FLEETWOOD
Model Of Vehicle
AMERICAN DREAM
Year
2003
Recall Campaign Number
09V312000
Component Description
Equipment
Effect Of Defect
If A Leak Occurs And The Unit Is Continues To Operate, Hydrogen Gas May Be Expelled And Can Be Ignited, Resulting In A Fire, Possibly Causing Serious Injury Or Death.
Fix Defect
Fleetwood RV Will Notify Owners And The Vehicle’S Refrigerator Will Be Repaired Free Of Charge. The Safety Recall Is Expected To Begin During September 2009. Owners May Contact Fleetwood RV At 1-800-509-3418 Or Norcold’S Recall Center At 1-800-767-9101.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Fleetwood RV, Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
20010627
End Of Manufacture
20030116
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
6684
Date Owners Notified
20090626
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Fleetwood Enterprises, Inc.
Date Report Received
20090728