Defect Description For Recall
Certain Motor Homes Equipped With Norcold 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.
Make Of Vehicle
NORTHLAND
Model Of Vehicle
CAMPER
Year
2000
Recall Campaign Number
02V277008
Component Description
Equipment
Effect Of Defect
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.
Fix Defect
Norcold Will Notify The Customer And Provide A Replacement Cooling Unit 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.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Northland Industries, Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
20000101
End Of Manufacture
20001231
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
1
Date Owners Notified
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Northland Industries, Inc.
Date Report Received
20021211