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 This Recall Campaign Has Been Superseded By 10E-049.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