Large Recall NHTSA · 99E036000 Reported October 18, 1999

Norcold/refrigerator

Norcold Inc. · Equipment · 127,035 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
99E036000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Manufacturer
Component
Equipment
Vehicles Affected
127,035
Recall Type
Equipment
Report Received
October 18, 1999

Defect Summary

Equipment description: gas/electric absorption refrigerators used in recreational vehicles and camping trailers. the swivel nut which is an integral connection component of a pressure tap device has "stress corrosion cracking."

Safety Consequence

This cracking can lead to an open fracture in the brass nut, potentially allowing propane gas to leak.

Corrective Action

Dealers will remove the swivel nut/pressure tap component and replace with a remedy kit.

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 Norcold Inc. dealer and reference recall ID 99E036000 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 99E036000

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

What is recall 99E036000?

NHTSA recall 99E036000 was issued by Norcold Inc. on October 18, 1999. It addresses: Norcold/refrigerator. The recall affects approximately 127,035 vehicles, with the defect involving the Equipment component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Norcold Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 99E036000 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.