NHTSA Recall 10V585000
NHTSA Campaign Id 10V585000; Date: Nov. 22, 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:
1998 Tiffin Allegro; 1999 Tiffin Allegro; 2000 Tiffin Allegro; 2001 Tiffin Allegro; 2002 Tiffin Allegro; 2003 Tiffin Allegro; 2004 Tiffin Allegro; 2005 Tiffin Allegro; 2006 Tiffin Allegro; 2007 Tiffin Allegro; 2008 Tiffin Allegro; 2009 Tiffin Allegro; 2010 Tiffin Allegro; 2007 Tiffin Phaeton; 2008 Tiffin Phaeton; 2009 Tiffin Phaeton; 2010 Tiffin Phaeton; 2007 Tiffin Zephyr; 2008 Tiffin Zephyr; 2009 Tiffin Zephyr; 2010 Tiffin Zephyr
Component: Equipment:recreational Vehicle
Manufactured by: Tiffin Motorhomes, Inc.
Affected Units:: 2,717
Recall Summary:
Tiffin is recalling certain 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:
Tiffin 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 February 17, 2011. Owners may contact norcold at 1-800-767-9101 or tiffin at 1-256-356-8661.
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: Feb 17, 2011
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