Norcold Refrigerator Recalls

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NHTSA Campaign Number: 02E045000
Manufacturer: NORCOLD INC.
Manufactured Begin Date: December 1st, 1996
Manufactured End Date: February 28th, 1999
Date of Owner Notification: August 30th, 2002

Defect Summary:
REFRIGERATOR COOLING UNITS MODEL NUMBERS 1200LR AND 1200RIM WITH SERIAL NUMBERS BETWEEN 700000 AND 1008700 AND MANUFACTURED BETWEEN DECEMBER 1996 AND FEBRUARY 1999. THESE REFRIGERATORS CAN EXPERIENCE LOW CYCLE FATIGUE FAILURE WHICH CAN LEAD TO THE LIQUID SOLUTION SLOWLY LEAKING FROM THE SEALED, PRESSURIZED COOLING UNIT THROUGH A SMALL CRACK.

Consequence Summary:
IF A LEAK OCCURS AND THE UNIT IS CONTINUALLY OPERATED, HYDROGEN GAS MAY BE EXPELLED AND CAN BE IGNITED, RESULTING IN A FIRE, POSSIBLY CAUSING SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.

Corrective Summary:
NORCOLD WILL NOTIFY THE ITS CUSTOMERS AND PROVIDE A REPLACEMENT COOLING UNIT FREE OF CHARGE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN AUGUST 30, 2002. 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 1-937-497-3080.

Recall Notes:
THIS CAMPAIGN WAS SUPERSEDED BY RECALL CAMPAIGN 10E-049 ON OCTOBER 7, 2010.CUSTOMERS CANCONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

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NHTSA Campaign Number: 02E044000
Manufacturer: NORCOLD INC.
Manufactured Begin Date: January 1st, 1987
Manufactured End Date: May 31st, 1995
Date of Owner Notification: August 30th, 2002

Defect Summary:
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.

Consequence Summary:
THE CONSEQUENCE CAN RESULT IN A FIRE, POSSIBLY CAUSING SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.

Corrective Summary:
NORCOLD WILL NOTIFY ITS CUSTOMERS AND OFFER A NEW LIKE-SIZE REFRIGERATOR AT NO CHARGE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN AUGUST 30, 2002. 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 1-937-497-3080.

Recall Notes:
ALSO, CUSTOMERS CANCONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

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NHTSA Campaign Number: 02E019000
Manufacturer: NORCOLD INC.
Manufactured Begin Date: May 1st, 1999
Manufactured End Date: November 30th, 1999
Date of Owner Notification: April 12th, 2002

Defect Summary:
EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION: REFRIGERATOR COOLING UNITS MODEL NUMBERS N841, N821, N641, AND N621. THESE REFRIGERATORS CAN EXPERIENCE A COOLING SYSTEM LEAK CAUSED BY OPERATION IN THE AC ELECTRIC MODE. IF A LEAK OCCURS, THE COOLING PERFORMANCE OF THE REFRIGERATOR WILL DETERIORATE.

Consequence Summary:
EXTENDED OPERATION OF A LEAKING COOLING UNIT IN THE AC ELECTRIC MODE CAN RESULT IN A FIRE.

Corrective Summary:
NORCOLD WILL NOTIFY ITS CUSTOMERS AND REPLACE THE COOLING UNIT FREE OF CHARGE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN APRIL 12, 2002. 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.

Recall Notes:
ALSO, CUSTOMERS CANCONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

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NHTSA Campaign Number: 92E025000
Manufacturer: NORCOLD INC.
Manufactured Begin Date: March 1st, 1983
Manufactured End Date: September 1st, 1986
Date of Owner Notification: December 30th, 1992

Defect Summary:
CORROSION MAY DEVELOP INSIDE THE ELECTRONIC EYEBROW CONNECTOR CONTACT POINTS, CREATING CONTACT RESISTANCE.

Consequence Summary:
THIS RESISTANCE, WHEN SUBJECTED TO 115 AC CURRENT,GENERATES ENOUGH HEAT TO CREATE A FIRE, RESULTING IN A HAZARDOUS CONDITION TOPERSONS IN OR NEAR THE VICINITY OF THE VEHICLE.

Corrective Summary:
REPLACE THE ENTIRE PANEL, LIGHTS AND WIRING WITH A NEWLY DESIGNED EYEBROW CONTROL PANEL, WHICH REMOVES THE AC CURRENT.

Recall Notes:
SYSTEM: ELECTRICAL.VEHICLE CATEGORY:RV VEHICLES AND TRAVEL TRAILERS EQUIPPED WITH NORCOLDREFRIGERATOR MODELS 838EG AND 8310EG.NOTE: THIS RECALL INVOLVES THE SAME VEHICLES THAT WERE CORRECTED AS SPECIFIED INNHTSA RECALL 89E018000. THESE OWNERS SHOULD RETURN THEIR VEHICLES TO THEDEALERSHIP FOR THIS ADDITIONAL REPAIR. ALSO, A FIRE CAN ONLY OCCUR WHILE THEVEHICLE IS PARKED AND CONNECTED TO A 115 AC SOURCE.