Safety Recall NHTSA · 02V276009 Reported December 2, 2002

Thor/refrigerator cooling unit fire

Q: What is recall 02V276009?

NHTSA recall 02V276009 was issued by Thor Industries on December 2, 2002. It addresses: Thor/refrigerator cooling unit fire. The recall affects approximately 54,224 vehicles , with the defect involving the N/A component.

Q: 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.

Q: 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.

Thor Industries · N/A · 54,224 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

02V276009

Manufacturer Campaign

NR (Not Reported)

Manufacturer

Thor Industries

Component

N/A

Vehicles Affected

54,224

Recall Type

Vehicle

Report Received

December 2, 2002

Defect Summary

Certain travel trailers and fifth wheel trailers equipped with norcold refrigerator cooling units. 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.

Safety Consequence

The consequence can result in a fire, possibly causing serious injury or death.

Corrective Action

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 you should do

Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
Contact an authorized Thor Industries dealer and reference recall ID 02V276009 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.

View Official NHTSA Notice →

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FAQ: Recall 02V276009

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

What is recall 02V276009?

NHTSA recall 02V276009 was issued by Thor Industries on December 2, 2002. It addresses: Thor/refrigerator cooling unit fire. The recall affects approximately 54,224 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Thor Industries dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 02V276009 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.