NHTSA-Equipment2010-10-08
Norcold Inc. — REFRIGERATORS/POSSIBLE FIRE
Norcold Inc.
Hazard
AN INSUFFICIENT RESPONSE TIME CAN RESULT IN POWER NOT BEING SHUT-OFF IN SUFFICIENT TIME TO PREVENT A FIRE.
Remedy
NORCOLD WILL NOTIFY RECREATIONAL VEHICLE MANUFACTURERS, DISTRIBUTORS, DEALERS, SERVICE CENTERS, AND VEHICLE OWNERS OF THE HAZARD AND OFFER A FREE REMEDY TO PREVENT TEMPERATURE ELEVATION THAT COULD ALLOW A FIRE. THE REMEDY IS TO AFFIX A THERMOCOUPLE, WITH A FASTER RESPONSE TIME, TO ALL REFRIGERATORS WITH A SENSING ALGORITHM OR A THERMAL SWITCH. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 19, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NORCOLD AT 1-800-767-9101 OR THEIR VEHICLE MANUFACTURER.
Affected count
151795
Products
REFRIGERATORS/POSSIBLE FIRE
Official notice
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