Norcold 1200LR, 1200LRIM: Equipment
Recall 09E026000 · May 11, 2009 · Norcold Inc.
5,900
units affected
5,900
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 09E026000
- Date
- May 11, 2009
- Maker
- Norcold Inc.
- Units affected
- 5,900
- Kind
- Vehicle equipment
- Component
- Equipment
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Fire
What is wrong
NORCOLD WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND CORRDINATE RETROFITTING THEIR COOLING UNIT WITH A SAFETY THERMAL SWITCH. OWNERS WHO HAVE RESPONDED TO SAFETY RECALL CAMPAIGN 02E-045 WILL BE CONTACTED INSTRUCTING THEM TO BRING THEIR RECREATIONAL VEHICLE INTO A SERVICE CENTER SO THAT A SAFETY THERMAL SWITCH KIT CAN BE INSTALLED ON THE REPLACED COOLING UNIT. THE REMEDY WILL BE PROVIDED FREE OF CHARGE. OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING MAY/JUNE 2009. 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 AT 1-800-767-9101.
What can happen
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.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
NORCOLD WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND PROVIDE A REPLACEMENT COOLING UNIT EQUIPPED WITH A SAFETY THERMAL SWITCH. OWNERS WHO HAVE RESPONDED TO SAFETY RECALL CAMPAIGN 02E-045 WILL BE CONTACTED INSTRUCTING THEM TO BRING THEIR RECREATIONAL VEHICLE INTO A SERVICE CENTER SO THAT A SAFETY THERMAL SWITCH KIT CAN BE INSTALLED ON THE REPLACED COOLING UNIT. THE REMEDY WILL BE PROVIDED FREE OF CHARGE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON JUNE 22, 2009. 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 1-800-767-9101.
Vehicles covered
2 models, 2 model years in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Norcold | 1200LR | Not stated |
| Norcold | 1200LRIM | Not stated |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 09E026000?
2 models: Norcold 1200LR (all years), Norcold 1200LRIM (all years), about 5,900 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 09E026000?
NORCOLD WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND PROVIDE A REPLACEMENT COOLING UNIT EQUIPPED WITH A SAFETY THERMAL SWITCH. OWNERS WHO HAVE RESPONDED TO SAFETY RECALL CAMPAIGN 02E-045 WILL BE CONTACTED INSTRUCTING THEM TO BRING THEIR RECREATIONAL VEHICLE INTO A SERVICE CENTER SO THAT A SAFETY THERMAL SWITCH KIT CAN BE INSTALLED ON THE.
What can happen?
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.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.