Norcold Voluntarily Extends RV Refrigerator Recall to More Units
ANN ARBOR, Mich. – May 2008 - Norcold has voluntarily extended the serial number range of recalled cooling units found on RV gas absorption refrigerator models 1200LR, 1200LRIM and 1201LRIM.
Norcold notified the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and
Transport Canada of the extension upon becoming aware that the recall could involve additional refrigerators, which may under certain conditions, result in a fire.t
The additional refrigerators use cooling units manufactured from March 1, 1999 through February of 2001. The cooling unit serial numbers (found on the solution chamber and viewed through the refrigerator intake vent door outside the RV) range from 1008701-1273700.
Vehicle owners with these models whose cooling units are inside the range must stop operating their refrigerator until it has been inspected and repaired. Persons owning an affected refrigerator should call Norcold at 1-800-767-9101 for additional important information and to obtain the location of the nearest Norcold Service Center. Information is also available at www.norcold.com (select Customer Support, then Recall Info).
“Safe, enjoyable RVing by our customers is our number one priority,” said Kevin Phillips, VP of Sales and Marketing for Thetford. “When we realized that the original recall did not cover every potential refrigerator we extended the recall range.”
“There is no charge for parts and labor to repair the defect,” Phillips noted. “We are working closely with NHTSA to have an approved remedy available very soon.”
Letters detailing the recall extension will be sent to all Manufacturers, Distributors, Dealers and Service Centers. Owners will be contacted as address information becomes available.
