Carriage C-Force (2006) – 10V626000

Defect Description For Recall

Carriage 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.

Make Of Vehicle

CARRIAGE

Model Of Vehicle

C-FORCE

Year

2006

Recall Campaign Number

10V626000

Component Description

Equipment:Recreational Vehicle/Trailer

Effect Of Defect

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.

Fix Defect

Carriage 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 9, 2011. Owners May Contact Norcold At 1-800-767-9101.

Vehicle Manufacturer

Carriage, Inc

Start Of Manufacture

End Of Manufacture

Type Of Vehicle Recall

V

Number Affected

2360

Date Owners Notified

20110309

Initiated By

Mfr

Responsible Manufacturer

Carriage, Inc.

Date Report Received

20101217

Make Campaign Number

Part Number

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard