Defect Description For Recall
Forest River Is Recalling Certain 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
FOREST RIVER
Model Of Vehicle
TSUNAMI
Year
2000
Recall Campaign Number
11V152000
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
Forest River 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 March 14, 2011. Owners May Contact Norcold At 1-800-767-9101.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Forest River, Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
End Of Manufacture
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
38
Date Owners Notified
20110314
Initiated By
Odi
Responsible Manufacturer
Forest River, Inc.
Date Report Received
20110301