NHTSA Recall 11V449000
NHTSA Campaign Id 11V449000; Date: Aug. 26, 2011
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:
2006 MCI Motorhome; 2004 Prevost H3-45; 2005 Prevost Xlii; 2006 Prevost Xlii; 2007 Prevost Xlii
Component: Equipment
Manufactured by: Superior Coach Interiors, Inc.
Affected Units:: 7
Recall Summary:
Superior coach 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:
Superior coach 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 September 19, 2011. Owners may contact norcold at 1-800-767-9101 or superior coach interiors at 1-615-466-2000.
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: Sep 19, 2011
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