Viking Northwind (1987-1995): Equipment
Recall 02V276005 · Nov 19, 2002 · Viking Rv, Inc.
711
vehicles affected
711
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 02V276005
- Date
- Nov 19, 2002
- Maker
- Viking Rv, Inc.
- Units affected
- 711
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Equipment > Recreational vehicle/trailer
- Model years
- 1987-1995
- Started by
- The safety regulator
- Hazard
- Fire
What is wrong
CERTAIN POP-UP CAMPERS EQUIPPED WITH NORCOLD 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.
What can happen
THE CONSEQUENCE CAN RESULT IN A FIRE, POSSIBLY CAUSING SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
NORCOLD WILL NOTIFY ITS CUSTOMERS AND PROVIDE A REPLACEMENT GAS VALVE FREE OF CHARGE. 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 1-800-667-3005.
Vehicles covered
1 model, 9 model years in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Viking | Northwind | 1987-1995 |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 02V276005?
1 model: Viking Northwind (1987-1995), about 711 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 02V276005?
NORCOLD WILL NOTIFY ITS CUSTOMERS AND PROVIDE A REPLACEMENT GAS VALVE FREE OF CHARGE. 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 1-800-667-3005.
What can happen?
THE CONSEQUENCE CAN RESULT 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.