Norcold: equipment recalls

1. 18E013000Received 7 Mar 2018. 1,582 units.

   Equipment / Recreational Vehicle/Trailer

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Norcold Inc. (Norcold) is recalling certain Norcold refrigerators, models N305, N305.3, N306 and N306.3, part number 635690. These refrigerators have gas valve port screws that may be missing or loose allowing propane to leak inside the passenger compartment when the refrigerator is used in gas mode.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   A propane leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Norcold will notify the recreational vehicle manufacturers that purchased the affected refrigerators, and dealers for those manufacturers will inspect the gas valves, tightening them if necessary, free of charge. The recall began on March 29, 2018. Owners may contact Norcold customer service at 1-800-767-9101.

   Products named: Norcold Refrigerator.

   Report filed by Norcold Inc.. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 29 Mar 2018.

2. 10E049000Received 8 Oct 2010. 151,795 units.

   Equipment

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Norcold is recalling certain gas absorption refrigerators which are sold for application in recreational vehicles. Norcold has recalled models 1200ac, 1200acim, 1200lr, 1200lr, 1200lrim, and 1201lrim under previously issued recalls identified as 02e-045, 08e-030, 09e-026, and 09e-027. These recalls covered cooling units installed on the 1200 series product manufactured from december 1996 through december 2002. Recalls 08e-030, 09e-026, and 09e-027 involved the installation of a thermal switch on the cooling units manufactured from december 1996 through december 2002. With the action taken with this recall campaign, norcold is extending a recall of all 1200, 1201, 1210, and 1211 models to include units produced from january 1, 2003, to october 6, 2010, with cooling unit models with cooling unit serial numbers from 700000 to 13085759, non consecutively. The population of refrigerators being addressed contains either a sensing algorithm or a thermal switch to shut off power to the refrigerator when high temperatures are detected in order to prevent a potential fire. Norcold has now decided the response times of the sensor algorithm and thermal switch devices to stop power are not sufficient.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   An insufficient response time can result in power not being shut-off in sufficient time to prevent a fire.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Norcold will notify recreational vehicle manufacturers, distributors, dealers, service centers, and vehicle owners of the hazard and offer a free remedy to prevent temperature elevation that could allow a fire. The remedy is to affix a thermocouple, with a faster response time, to all refrigerators with a sensing algorithm or a thermal switch. The safety recall began on october 19, 2010. Owners may contact norcold at 1-800-767-9101 or their vehicle manufacturer.

   Products named: Norcold 1210; Norcold 1211; Norcold 1200; Norcold 1201.

   Report filed by NORCOLD INC.. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 19 Oct 2010.

3. 09E027000Received 11 May 2009. 22,350 units.

   Equipment

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Norcold is recalling certain refrigerators, models 1200lr, 1200lrim, and 1201lrim, manufactured from march 1, 2001 to december 31, 2002, with serial numbers between 1273701 and 1536607, non-consecutively. The units were installed as original equipment in various recreational vehicles. A fatigue failure in the section of the cooling unit which contains the refrigerant could allow the liquid solution to slowly leak. If a leak occurs and the refrigerator continues to be operated after solution circulation has ceased the heat source could generate very high temperatures. At such high temperaturesthe cooling unit could rupture.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   If a leak occurs and the unit continues to operate, hydrogen gas may be expelled and can be ignited, resulting in a fire, possibly causing serious injury or death.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Norcold is working with the RV manufacturers to notify owners and repair the cooling units free of charge. The recall began on june 26, 2009. This recall campaign has been superseded by 10e-049. Owners may contact norcold at 1-800-767-9101.

   Products named: Norcold 1201LRIM; Norcold 1200LRIM; Norcold 1200LR.

   Report filed by NORCOLD INC.. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 26 Jun 2009.

4. 09E026000Received 11 May 2009. 5,900 units.

   Equipment

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Norcold will notify owners and corrdinate retrofitting their cooling unit with a safety thermal switch. Owners who have responded to safety recall campaign 02e-045 will be contacted instructing them to bring their recreational vehicle into a service center so that a safety thermal switch kit can be installed on the replaced cooling unit. The remedy will be provided free of charge. Owner notification is expected to begin during may/june 2009. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact norcold at 1-800-767-9101.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   If a leak occurs and the unit continues to operate, hydrogen gas may be expelled and can be ignited, resulting in a fire, possibly causing serious injury or death.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Norcold will notify owners and provide a replacement cooling unit equipped with a safety thermal switch. Owners who have responded to safety recall campaign 02e-045 will be contacted instructing them to bring their recreational vehicle into a service center so that a safety thermal switch kit can be installed on the replaced cooling unit. The remedy will be provided free of charge. Owner notification began on june 22, 2009. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact norcold service center at 1-800-767-9101.

   Products named: Norcold 1200LRIM; Norcold 1200LR.

   Report filed by NORCOLD INC.. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 22 Jun 2009.

5. 08E030000Received 1 Apr 2008. 264,999 units.

   Equipment

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Norcold is recalling certain refrigerators, models 1200lr, 1200lrim, and 1201lrim, manufactured from march 1, 1999 to february 28, 2001, with cooling units serial numbers between 1008701 and 1273700. The units were installed as original equipment in various recreational vehicles. A fatigue failure in the section of the cooling unit which contains the refrigerant could allow the liquid solution to slowly leak. If a leak occurs and the refrigerator continues to be operated after solution circulation has ceased the heat source could generate very high temperatures. At such high temperatures, the steel material of the cooling unit could soften and rupture. Norcold is working to identify the number of refrigerators that were manufactured with this condition.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   If refrigerant gas is still in place when the rupture occurs, hydrogen gas may be expelled and could be ignited by the high temperature, possibly causing a fire.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Norcold is working with the RV manufacturers to notify owners and repair the cooling units free of charge. The recall began on june 18, 2008. Owners may contact norcold at 1-800-767-9101.

   Products named: Norcold 1201LRIM; Norcold 1200LR; Norcold 1200LRIM.

   Report filed by NORCOLD INC.. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 18 Jun 2008.

6. 02E045000Received 24 Jul 2002. 8,419 units.

   Equipment / Recreational Vehicle/Trailer

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Refrigerator cooling units model numbers 1200lr and 1200rim with serial numbers between 700000 and 1008700 and manufactured between december 1996 and february 1999. These refrigerators can experience low cycle fatigue failure which can lead to the liquid solution slowly leaking from the sealed, pressurized cooling unit through a small crack.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   If a leak occurs and the unit is continually operated, hydrogen gas may be expelled and can be ignited, resulting in a fire, possibly causing serious injury or death.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Norcold will notify the its customers and provide a replacement cooling unit free of charge. Owner notification began august 30, 2002. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact norcold service center at 1-937-497-3080.

   Products named: Norcold Refrigerator.

   Report filed by NORCOLD INC.. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 30 Aug 2002.

7. 02E044000Received 24 Jul 2002. 180,455 units.

   Equipment / Recreational Vehicle/Trailer

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Refrigerator cooling units model numbers 442, 443, 452, ev452, 453, 462, ev462, 463, ev463, 482, ev482, 483, ev483, 874, and 875 manufactured between january 1987 and may 1995. These refrigerators can experience a break down in a rubber seal within the gas valve. As the rubber seal ages, a leak may occur, allowing propane gas to accumulate in the burner area.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   The consequence can result in a fire, possibly causing serious injury or death.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Norcold will notify its customers and offer a new like-size refrigerator at no charge. Owner notification began august 30, 2002. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact norcold service center at 1-937-497-3080.

   Products named: Norcold Refrigerator.

   Report filed by NORCOLD INC.. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 30 Aug 2002.

8. 02E019000Received 1 Apr 2002. 28,144 units.

   Equipment / Recreational Vehicle/Trailer

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Equipment description: refrigerator cooling units model numbers n841, n821, n641, and n621. These refrigerators can experience a cooling system leak caused by operation in the AC electric mode. If a leak occurs, the cooling performance of the refrigerator will deteriorate.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   Extended operation of a leaking cooling unit in the AC electric mode can result in a fire.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Norcold will notify its customers and replace the cooling unit free of charge. Owner notification began april 12, 2002. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact norcold service center at 1-800-767-9101.

   Products named: Norcold Refrigerator; Norcold N821; Norcold N641; Norcold N841; Norcold N621.

   Report filed by NORCOLD INC.. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 12 Apr 2002.

9. 99E036000Received 18 Oct 1999. 127,035 units.

   Equipment / Recreational Vehicle/Trailer

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Equipment description: gas/electric absorption refrigerators used in recreational vehicles and camping trailers. The swivel nut which is an integral connection component of a pressure tap device has "stress corrosion cracking."

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   This cracking can lead to an open fracture in the brass nut, potentially allowing propane gas to leak.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Dealers will remove the swivel nut/pressure tap component and replace with a remedy kit.

   Products named: Norcold Refrigerator 1998; Norcold Refrigerator 1993; Norcold Refrigerator 1992; Norcold N300 1999; Norcold Refrigerator 1994; Norcold Refrigerator 1995; Norcold Refrigerator 1996; Norcold N260.3 1999; Norcold N260 1999; Norcold N260 1998; Norcold 323 1999; Norcold 323 1995, and 20 more.

   Report filed by NORCOLD INC.. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 5 Nov 1999.

10. 92E025000Received 10 Nov 1992. 190,496 units.

    Equipment / Recreational Vehicle/Trailer

    Defect, in the NHTSA record

    Corrosion may develop inside the electronic eyebrow connector contact points, creating contact resistance.

    Consequence, in the NHTSA record

    This resistance, when subjected to 115 AC current,generates enough heat to create a fire, resulting in a hazardous condition topersons in or near the vicinity of the vehicle.

    Remedy, in the NHTSA record

    Replace the entire panel, lights and wiring with a newly designed eyebrow control panel, which removes the AC current.

    Products named: Norcold Refrigerator.

    Report filed by STOLLE CORPORATION. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 30 Dec 1992.

11. 89E018000Received 20 Jun 1989. 208,168 units.

    Equipment / Recreational Vehicle/Trailer

    Defect, in the NHTSA record

    Short circuits may occur in the eyebrow panel which is located in the front of the refrigerator.

    Consequence, in the NHTSA record

    If short circuits occur and develop into a fire,occupants of the RV or trailer would be at serious risk. The short circuitshave only occurred while the vehicle is parked and hooked up to alternatingcurrent (AC).

    Remedy, in the NHTSA record

    Replace the entire panel, lights and wiring with an assembled unit continuing the electrical male connector completely contained in a fire retardant plastic sleeve.

    Products named: Norcold Refrigerators.

    Report filed by STOLLE CORPORATION.

12. 83E017000Received 19 Oct 1983. 25,294 units.

    Equipment / Recreational Vehicle/Trailer

    Defect, in the NHTSA record

    Circuits in the control panel may develop shorts.

    Remedy, in the NHTSA record

    Owners of all recalled refrigerators will receive a fire resistant cover for the control panel which they are instructed to install. In case of installation problems, RV dealers can be used to perform installation.

    Products named: Norcold.

    Report filed by STOLLE CORPORATION.

The campaign number opens the NHTSA record.

Recall campaign: One recall in the NHTSA recall file, with one campaign number. A campaign can name many makes, models and model years.

Units: The number of vehicles or products that a recall can include. The manufacturer or the firm reports the number to the agency.

• Refrigerator6
• 1200LR3
• 1200LRIM3
• 1201LRIM2
• 12001
• 12011
• 12101
• 12111
• 3221
• 3231
• N2601
• N260.31
• N3001
• N300.31
• N6211
• N6411
• N8211
• N8411
• Refrigerators1

• All other equipment brands
• Nexgen2
• Nexx2
• Nfa2
• Nissan23
• Norco2
• Nos2
• Nova Bus2
• Obx2
• OE Solutions3
• Ohlins5

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Which Norcold products do the campaigns name?

The NHTSA records have 19 product names for these campaigns. The name in the most campaigns is: Refrigerator

How many units does a Norcold equipment campaign have?

The median Norcold campaign has 127,035 units. The median of all 2,866 equipment campaigns is 1,677 units.

Which component do the Norcold campaigns name most often?

Equipment, in 12 campaigns. The component is the first component in the NHTSA record of a campaign.