NHTSA Recall 10V587000
NHTSA Campaign Id 10V587000; Date: Nov. 17, 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:
2010 Keystone Fuzion; 2011 Keystone Fuzion; 2007 Keystone Montana; 2008 Keystone Montana; 2009 Keystone Montana; 2010 Keystone Montana; 2011 Keystone Montana; 2010 Keystone Montana High Country; 2011 Keystone Montana High Country; 2007 Keystone Montana-big Sky; 2008 Keystone Montana-big Sky; 2009 Keystone Montana-big Sky; 2010 Keystone Montana-big Sky; 2011 Keystone Montana-big Sky; 2011 Keystone Raptor
Component: Equipment:recreational Vehicle
Manufactured by: Keystone Rv Company
Affected Units:: 4,770
Recall Summary:
Keystone is recalling certain recreational vehicles and fifth wheel 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:
Keystone 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 10, 2010. Owners may contact norcold at 1-800-767-9101 or keystone at 866-425-4369.
Recall Notes:
Keystone safety recall no. 10-150. 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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