Safety Recall NHTSA · 09V288000 Reported July 23, 2009

Refrigerator fire/norcold

Jayco, Inc. · N/A · 273 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
09V288000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Manufacturer
Jayco, Inc.
Component
N/A
Vehicles Affected
273
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
July 23, 2009

Defect Summary

Jayco is recalling 273 model year 2002-2004 legacy fifth wheel motorhomes equipped with norcold model 1200lrim refrigerators, manufactured from march 1, 2001 to december 31, 2002, with serial numbers between 1273701 and 1536607, non-consecutively. 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 cooling unit could rupture.

Safety Consequence

If a leak occurs and the unit is continues to operate, hydrogen gas may be expelled and can be ignited, resulting in a fire, possibly causing serious injury or death.

Corrective Action

Jayco will notify owners and the vehicle's refrigerator will be repaired free of charge. the safety recall is expected to begin during august 2009. owners may contact jayco at 1-800-283-8267 or norcold's recall center at 1-800-767-9101.

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 Jayco, Inc. dealer and reference recall ID 09V288000 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 09V288000

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

What is recall 09V288000?

NHTSA recall 09V288000 was issued by Jayco, Inc. on July 23, 2009. It addresses: Refrigerator fire/norcold. The recall affects approximately 273 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Jayco, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 09V288000 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.