Defect Description For Recall
Open Range Is Recalling Certain Model Year 2009-2011 Open Range, Residential And Rolling Thunder 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
OPEN RANGE
Model Of Vehicle
ROLLING THUNDER
Year
2010
Recall Campaign Number
10V524000
Component Description
Equipment:Recreational Vehicle/Trailer
Effect Of Defect
An Insufficient Response Time Can Result In Power Not Being Shut-Off In Sufficient Time To Prevent A Fire, Which Has The Potential To Ignite Resulting In Personal Injury And/Or Vehicle And Property Damage.
Fix Defect
Open Range Is Working With Norcold To Get The Units Repaired Free Of Charge. Please See Norcold’S Defect Report 10E-049. The Safety Recall Began On March 2, 2011. Owners May Contact Norcold At 1-800-767-9101.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Open Range R.V. Company
Start Of Manufacture
19961201
End Of Manufacture
20101006
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
264
Date Owners Notified
20110302
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Open Range R.V. Company
Date Report Received
20101025