NHTSA Recall 01V091008
NHTSA Campaign Id 01V091008; Date: Jul. 31, 2001
Extended operation of a leaking cooling unit in the ac electric mode can result in a fire.
Recalled Vehicles:
1999 Carriage Cameo; 2000 Carriage Cameo; 1999 Carriage Carri Lite; 2000 Carriage Carri Lite; 1999 Carriage LS; 2000 Carriage LS
Component: Equipment:recreational Vehicle
Manufactured by: Carriage, Inc
Affected Units:: 531
Recall Summary:
Vehicle description: fifth wheel trailers equipped with norcold refrigerator cooling units model numbers n841, n821, n641, and n621. These refrigerators can experience a cooling system leak caused by operation in the ac electric mode. If a leak occurs, the cooling performance of the refrigerator will deteriorate, requiring immediate replacement of the cooling unit.
How to Fix:
Norcold will inspect and replace the refrigerator cooling units. Norcold will conduct the owner notification. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact norcold service center at 1-800-767-9101 or carriage at 1-219-642-3272.
Recall Notes:
Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
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