Safety Recall NHTSA · 11V484000 Reported September 28, 2011

Refrigerators/possible fire

Techworks Inc. · N/A · 1 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
11V484000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Manufacturer
Techworks Inc.
Component
N/A
Vehicles Affected
1
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
September 28, 2011

Defect Summary

Techworks is recalling one model year 2000 overland ospry recreational vehicle equipped with 1200-series norcold refrigerators. the population of refrigerators being addressed contains either a sensing algorithm or thermal switch to shut off power to the refrigerator when high temperatures are detected in order to prevent a potential fire. 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, which has the potential to ignite resulting in personal injury and/or vehicle and property damage.

Corrective Action

Techworks is working with norcold to get the units repaired free of charge. please see norcold's defect report 10e-049. the safety recall is expected to begin during october 2011. owners may contact norcold 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 Techworks Inc. dealer and reference recall ID 11V484000 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 11V484000

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

What is recall 11V484000?

NHTSA recall 11V484000 was issued by Techworks Inc. on September 28, 2011. It addresses: Refrigerators/possible fire. The recall affects approximately 1 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Techworks Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 11V484000 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.