Vehicle Recall Archive for 1990 GENERAL COACH
Record ID
77877
Campaign Number
02V276009
Make of Vehicle
GENERAL COACH
Model of Vehicle
TRAVEL TRAILER
Year
1990
Make Campaign Number
NOT AVAILABLE
Component Description
EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE
Defect Description
CERTAIN TRAVEL TRAILERS AND FIFTH WHEEL TRAILERS EQUIPPED WITH NORCOLD REFRIGERATOR COOLING UNITS. 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.
Effect of Defect
THE CONSEQUENCE CAN RESULT IN A FIRE, POSSIBLY CAUSING SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.
Fix Defect
NORCOLD WILL NOTIFY ITS CUSTOMERS AND PROVIDE A REPLACEMENT GAS VALVE FREE OF CHARGE. 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 1-800-667-3005.
Manufacturers
THOR INDUSTRIES
Start of Manufacture
19870101
End of Manufacture
19950630
Type of Recall
VEHICLE
Number Affected
54224
Date Owners Notified
NOT AVAILABLE
Initiated By
MFR
Responsible Maufacturer
THOR INDUSTRIES
Date Report Received
20021202
Part Number
NOT AVAILABLE
Federal MV Safety Standard
NOT AVAILABLE