Defect Description For Recall
Certain Fifth Wheel And Travel Trailers Equipped With Norcold Refrigerator Cooling Units Model Numbers 1200Lr And 1200Rim With Serial Numbers Between 700000 And 1008700. These Refrigerators Can Experience Low Cycle Fatigue Failure Which Can Lead To The Liquid Solution Slowly Leaking From The Sealed, Pressurized Cooling Unit Through A Small Crack.
Make Of Vehicle
K-Z
Model Of Vehicle
SPORTSMEN
Year
1997
Recall Campaign Number
02V277006
Component Description
Equipment:Recreational Vehicle/Trailer
Effect Of Defect
If A Leak Occurs And The Unit Is Continually Operated, Hydrogen Gas May Be Expelled And Can Be Ignited, Resulting In A Fire, Possibly Causing Serious Injury Or Death.
Fix Defect
Norcold Will Notify Its Customers And Provide A Replacement Cooling Unit Free Of Charge. 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 1-800-667-3005.
Vehicle Manufacturer
K.Z. Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
19970101
End Of Manufacture
19991231
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
245
Date Owners Notified
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
KZRV, Lp
Date Report Received
20021125