Refrigerators/possible fire
Defect Summary
Norcold will notify owners and corrdinate retrofitting their cooling unit with a safety thermal switch. owners who have responded to safety recall campaign 02e-045 will be contacted instructing them to bring their recreational vehicle into a service center so that a safety thermal switch kit can be installed on the replaced cooling unit. the remedy will be provided free of charge. owner notification is expected to begin during may/june 2009. 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 at 1-800-767-9101.
Safety Consequence
If a leak occurs and the unit continues to operate, hydrogen gas may be expelled and can be ignited, resulting in a fire, possibly causing serious injury or death.
Corrective Action
Norcold will notify owners and provide a replacement cooling unit equipped with a safety thermal switch. owners who have responded to safety recall campaign 02e-045 will be contacted instructing them to bring their recreational vehicle into a service center so that a safety thermal switch kit can be installed on the replaced cooling unit. the remedy will be provided free of charge. owner notification began on june 22, 2009. 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.
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FAQ: Recall 09E026000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 09E026000?
NHTSA recall 09E026000 was issued by Norcold Inc. on May 11, 2009. It addresses: Refrigerators/possible fire. The recall affects approximately 5,900 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 09E026000 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.