King Of The Road Crown (1997) – 11V085000

Defect Description For Recall

King Of The Road Is Recalling Certain Recreational Vehicles 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

KING OF THE ROAD

Model Of Vehicle

CROWN

Year

1997

Recall Campaign Number

11V085000

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

King Of The Road 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 Recall Began On January 14, 2011. Owners May Contact Norcold At 1-800-767-9101.

Vehicle Manufacturer

King Of The Road

Start Of Manufacture

End Of Manufacture

Type Of Vehicle Recall

V

Number Affected

761

Date Owners Notified

20110114

Initiated By

Odi

Responsible Manufacturer

Chief Industries

Date Report Received

20110202

Make Campaign Number

Part Number

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard