Defect Description For Recall
Refrigerator Cooling Units Model Numbers 442, 443, 452, Ev452, 453, 462, Ev462, 463, Ev463, 482, Ev482, 483, Ev483, 874, And 875 Manufactured Between January 1987 And May 1995. These Refrigerators Can Experience A Break Down In A Rubber Seal Within The Gas Valve. As The Rubber Seal Ages, A Leak May Occur, Allowing Propane Gas To Accumulate In The Burner Area.
Make Of Vehicle
NORCOLD
Model Of Vehicle
REFRIGERATOR
Year
9999
Recall Campaign Number
02E044000
Component Description
Equipment:Recreational Vehicle/Trailer
Effect Of Defect
The Consequence Can Result In A Fire, Possibly Causing Serious Injury Or Death.
Fix Defect
Norcold Will Notify Its Customers And Offer A New Like-Size Refrigerator At No Charge. Owner Notification Began August 30, 2002. 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 1-937-497-3080.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Norcold Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
19870101
End Of Manufacture
19950531
Type Of Vehicle Recall
E
Number Affected
180455
Date Owners Notified
20020830
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Norcold Inc.
Date Report Received
20020724