NHTSA Recall 10V588000
NHTSA Campaign Id 10V588000; 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 Holiday Rambler Endeavor; 2011 Holiday Rambler Endeavor; 2010 Holiday Rambler Neptune; 2011 Holiday Rambler Neptune; 2010 Monaco Camelot; 2009 Monaco Knight; 2009 Monaco Coach Cayman; 2010 Monaco Coach Cayman; 2011 Monaco Coach Cayman; 2010 Monaco Coach Diplomat; 2011 Monaco Coach Diplomat; 2010 Monaco Rv Admiral; 2011 Monaco Rv Admiral; 2009 Monaco Rv Monarch; 2010 Monaco Rv Monarch; 2011 Monaco Rv Monarch; 2008 Safari Coach Simba Diesel
Component: Equipment:recreational Vehicle
Manufactured by: Navistar, Inc
Affected Units:: 85
Recall Summary:
Navistar 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:
Navistar 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 1, 2010. Owners may contact norcold at 1-800-767-9101.
Recall Notes:
Navistar safety recall no. R10021. 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 1, 2010
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