NHTSA Recall 10V573000
NHTSA Campaign Id 10V573000; Date: Nov. 18, 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:
2000 Featherlite Trailer; 2004 Featherlite Trailer; 2006 Featherlite Trailer; 2009 Featherlite Trailer
Component: Equipment:recreational Vehicle
Manufactured by: Featherlite, Inc.
Affected Units:: 4
Recall Summary:
Featherlite trailers is recalling certain trailers 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:
Featherlite trailers 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 recall began on December 9, 2010. Owners may contact norcold at 1-800-767-9101 or featherlite trailers at 1-877-903-1444.
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: Mar 30, 2011
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