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