Refrigerators/possible fire
Defect Summary
Norcold is recalling certain refrigerators, models 1200lr, 1200lrim, and 1201lrim, manufactured from march 1, 2001 to december 31, 2002, with serial numbers between 1273701 and 1536607, non-consecutively. 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 temperaturesthe cooling unit could rupture.
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 is working with the rv manufacturers to notify owners and repair the cooling units free of charge. the recall began on june 26, 2009. this recall campaign has been superseded by 10e-049. owners may contact norcold at 1-800-767-9101.
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FAQ: Recall 09E027000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 09E027000?
NHTSA recall 09E027000 was issued by Norcold Inc. on May 11, 2009. It addresses: Refrigerators/possible fire. The recall affects approximately 22,350 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 09E027000 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.