NHTSA Recall 10V617000
NHTSA Campaign Id 10V617000; Date: Nov. 23, 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 Coachmen Brookstone; 2011 Coachmen Brookstone
Component: Equipment:recreational Vehicle
Manufactured by: Coachmen Rv Company, Llc
Affected Units:: 371
Recall Summary:
Coachmen is recalling certain 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:
Coachmen 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 March 2, 2011. Owners may contact norcold at 1-800-767-9101 or coachmen at 574-825-8360.
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 2, 2011
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