Norcold 1201Lrim – 09E027000

Defect Description For Recall

Norcold Is Recalling Certain Refrigerators, Models 1200Lr, 1200Lrim, And 1201Lrim, Manufactured From March 1, 2001 To December 31, 2002, With Serial Numbers Between 1273701 And 1536607, Non-Consecutively. The Units Were Installed As Original Equipment In Various Recreational Vehicles. 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 Temperaturesthe Cooling Unit Could Rupture.

Make Of Vehicle

NORCOLD

Model Of Vehicle

1201LRIM

Year

9999

Recall Campaign Number

09E027000

Component Description

Equipment

Effect Of Defect

If A Leak Occurs And The Unit Continues To Operate, Hydrogen Gas May Be Expelled And Can Be Ignited, Resulting In A Fire, Possibly Causing Serious Injury Or Death.

Fix Defect

Norcold Is Working With The RV Manufacturers To Notify Owners And Repair The Cooling Units Free Of Charge. The Recall Began On June 26, 2009. This Recall Campaign Has Been Superseded By 10E-049. Owners May Contact Norcold At 1-800-767-9101.

Vehicle Manufacturer

Norcold Inc.

Start Of Manufacture

20010301

End Of Manufacture

20021231

Type Of Vehicle Recall

E

Number Affected

22350

Date Owners Notified

20090626

Initiated By

Mfr

Responsible Manufacturer

Norcold Inc.

Date Report Received

20090511

Make Campaign Number

Part Number

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard