Marathon Custom 2- Room (2003) – 11V080000

Defect Description For Recall

Marathon Homes Corp. (Marathon) Is Recalling One Motorhome, Model Year 2003 Custom 2 – Room, Equipped With A 1200-Series Norcold Refrigerator. The Refrigerator 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

MARATHON

Model Of Vehicle

CUSTOM 2- ROOM

Year

2003

Recall Campaign Number

11V080000

Component Description

Equipment

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

Marthon Is Working With Norcold To Identify And Notify The Affected Owner. The Owner Will Be Instructed To Contact A Norcold Dealer To Receive The Remedy Free Of Charge. Please See Norcold’S Defect Report 10E-049 For Additional Information. The Safety Recall Began On February 15, 2011. Owners May Contact Norcold At 1-800-767-9101.

Vehicle Manufacturer

Marathon Homes Corp.

Start Of Manufacture

20030505

End Of Manufacture

20030505

Type Of Vehicle Recall

V

Number Affected

1

Date Owners Notified

20110215

Initiated By

Odi

Responsible Manufacturer

Marathon Homes Corporation

Date Report Received

20110126

Make Campaign Number

Part Number

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard