Defect Description For Recall
Aluminum Is Recalling Certain Model Year 2008 Quest Car Hauler Atc 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
QUEST CAR HAULER
Model Of Vehicle
ATC
Year
2008
Recall Campaign Number
11V233000
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
Aluminum 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 12, 2011. Owners May Contact Norcold At 256-355-2090.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Aluminum Trailer Company
Start Of Manufacture
20080910
End Of Manufacture
20080910
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
2
Date Owners Notified
20110412
Initiated By
Odi
Responsible Manufacturer
Aluminum Trailer Company (Atc)
Date Report Received
20110412