Defect Description For Recall
Techworks Is Recalling One Model Year 2000 Overland Ospry Recreational Vehicle 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
OVERLAND
Model Of Vehicle
OSPRY
Year
2000
Recall Campaign Number
11V484000
Component Description
Equipment
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
Techworks Is Working With Norcold To Get The Units Repaired Free Of Charge. Please See Norcold’S Defect Report 10E-049. The Safety Recall Is Expected To Begin During October 2011. Owners May Contact Norcold At 1-800-767-9101.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Techworks Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
End Of Manufacture
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
1
Date Owners Notified
20110928
Initiated By
Odi
Responsible Manufacturer
Techworks Inc.
Date Report Received
20110928