Rev Recreation Group | NHTSA Recall #09V312000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 09V312000 by Rev Recreation Group. Includes 6,684 affected units, REFRIGERATOR FIRE/NORCOLD, component: EQUIPMENT, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Fleetwood rv is recalling certain model year 2005 and 2006 motorhomes manufactured between july 24, 2004 and march 11, 2005, equipped with norcold model 1200lr, 1200lrim, and 1201lrim refrigerators 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.

Corrective Action

Fleetwood rv will notify owners and the vehicle's refrigerator will be repaired free of charge. the safety recall is expected to begin during september 2009. owners may contact fleetwood rv at 1-800-509-3418 or norcold's recall center at 1-800-767-9101.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 09V312000

Manufacturer: Rev Recreation Group

Report Received Date: 2009-07-28T00:00:00

Subject: Refrigerator fire/norcold

Component: Equipment

Potentially Affected Units: 6,684

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Fleetwood rv is recalling certain model year 2005 and 2006 motorhomes manufactured between july 24, 2004 and march 11, 2005, equipped with norcold model 1200lr, 1200lrim, and 1201lrim refrigerators 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.

Consequence Summary: 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: Fleetwood rv will notify owners and the vehicle's refrigerator will be repaired free of charge. the safety recall is expected to begin during september 2009. owners may contact fleetwood rv at 1-800-509-3418 or norcold's recall center at 1-800-767-9101.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-26an_n2v8.b3d9

NHTSA ID: 09V312000

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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