Refrigerators/possible fire
Defect Summary
Norcold is recalling certain gas absorption refrigerators which are sold for application in recreational vehicles. norcold has recalled models 1200ac, 1200acim, 1200lr, 1200lr, 1200lrim, and 1201lrim under previously issued recalls identified as 02e-045, 08e-030, 09e-026, and 09e-027. these recalls covered cooling units installed on the 1200 series product manufactured from december 1996 through december 2002. recalls 08e-030, 09e-026, and 09e-027 involved the installation of a thermal switch on the cooling units manufactured from december 1996 through december 2002. with the action taken with this recall campaign, norcold is extending a recall of all 1200, 1201, 1210, and 1211 models to include units produced from january 1, 2003, to october 6, 2010, with cooling unit models with cooling unit serial numbers from 700000 to 13085759, non consecutively. the population of refrigerators being addressed contains either a sensing algorithm or a thermal switch to shut off power to the refrigerator when high temperatures are detected in order to prevent a potential fire. Norcold has now decided the response times of the sensor algorithm and thermal switch devices to stop power are not sufficient.
Safety Consequence
An insufficient response time can result in power not being shut-off in sufficient time to prevent a fire.
Corrective Action
Norcold will notify recreational vehicle manufacturers, distributors, dealers, service centers, and vehicle owners of the hazard and offer a free remedy to prevent temperature elevation that could allow a fire. the remedy is to affix a thermocouple, with a faster response time, to all refrigerators with a sensing algorithm or a thermal switch. the safety recall began on october 19, 2010. owners may contact norcold at 1-800-767-9101 or their vehicle manufacturer.
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FAQ: Recall 10E049000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 10E049000?
NHTSA recall 10E049000 was issued by Norcold Inc. on October 8, 2010. It addresses: Refrigerators/possible fire. The recall affects approximately 151,795 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 10E049000 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.