Refrigerator/possible fire
Defect Summary
Norcold is recalling certain refrigerators, models 1200lr, 1200lrim, and 1201lrim, manufactured from march 1, 1999 to february 28, 2001, with cooling units serial numbers between 1008701 and 1273700. the units were installed as original equipment in various recreational vehicles. a fatigue failure in the section of the cooling unit which contains the refrigerant could allow the liquid solution to slowly leak. if a leak occurs and the refrigerator continues to be operated after solution circulation has ceased the heat source could generate very high temperatures. at such high temperatures, the steel material of the cooling unit could soften and rupture. norcold is working to identify the number of refrigerators that were manufactured with this condition.
Safety Consequence
If refrigerant gas is still in place when the rupture occurs, hydrogen gas may be expelled and could be ignited by the high temperature, possibly causing a fire.
Corrective Action
Norcold is working with the rv manufacturers to notify owners and repair the cooling units free of charge. the recall began on june 18, 2008. owners may contact norcold at 1-800-767-9101.
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FAQ: Recall 08E030000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 08E030000?
NHTSA recall 08E030000 was issued by Norcold Inc. on April 1, 2008. It addresses: Refrigerator/possible fire. The recall affects approximately 264,999 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.
How do I get this recall repaired?
Contact any authorized Norcold Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 08E030000 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.