NHTSA Recall 10V565000
NHTSA Campaign Id 10V565000; Date: Nov. 16, 2010
The sensing algorithm or thermal switch installed to shut off power to the refrigerator when high temperatures are detected due to a possible hydrogen gas leak may not shut off in sufficient time to prevent a fire.
Recalled Vehicles:
2008 Dutchmen Grand Junction; 2009 Dutchmen Grand Junction; 2010 Dutchmen Grand Junction; 2011 Dutchmen Grand Junction; 2011 Dutchmen Voltage
Component: Equipment:recreational Vehicle
Manufactured by: Dutchmen Manufacturing, Inc.
Affected Units:: 455
Recall Summary:
Dutchmen is recalling certain model year 2008-2011 grand junction and 2011 voltage recreational vehicles 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.
How to Fix:
Dutchmen is working with norcold to identify and notify any affected owners. Owners will be instructed to contact norcold dealers to receive the remedy free of charge. Please see norcold's defect report 10e-049 for additional information. The safety recall began on December 10, 2010. Owners may contact norcold at 1-800-767-9101 or dutchmen at 1-574-537-0700.
Recall Notes:
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov .
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Dec 10, 2010
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