Safety Recall NHTSA · 01V091002 Reported March 20, 2001

Damon/norcold/refrigerator cooling unit fire

Damon Corporation · Equipment · 923 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
01V091002
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Manufacturer
Component
Equipment
Vehicles Affected
923
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
March 20, 2001

Defect Summary

Vehicle description: motor homes and travel trailers equipped with norcold 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, requiring immediate replacement of the cooling unit.

Safety Consequence

Extended operation of a leaking cooling unit in the ac electric mode can result in a fire.

Corrective Action

Norcold will inspect and replace the refrigerator cooling units. norcold will conduct the owner notification. 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 or damon at 1-937-497-3080.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Damon Corporation dealer and reference recall ID 01V091002 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 01V091002

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 01V091002?

NHTSA recall 01V091002 was issued by Damon Corporation on March 20, 2001. It addresses: Damon/norcold/refrigerator cooling unit fire. The recall affects approximately 923 vehicles, with the defect involving the Equipment component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Damon Corporation dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 01V091002 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.