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NHTSANHTSA · Vehicles·Recall number 10V524000

2010 Open Range Rolling Thunder | 2010 Open Range Residential | 2009 Open Range Rolling Thunder | 2009 Open Range Open Range | 2011 Open Range Open Range | 2011 Open Range Residential | 2011 Open Range Rolling Thunder | 2009 Open Range Residential | 2010 Highland Ridge Fw Open Range — Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer

Published October 29, 2010 · Recall initiated: October 25, 2010

Summary

NHTSA records recall 10V524000, published October 29, 2010 and initiated October 25, 2010. Recalling firm: Open Range R.V. Company; 2010 Open Range Rolling Thunder | 2010 Open Range Residential | 2009 Open Range Rolling Thunder | 2009 Open Range Open Range | 2011 Open Range Open Range | 2011 Open Range Residential | 2011 Open Range Rolling Thunder | 2009 Open Range Residential | 2010 Highland Ridge Fw Open Range — Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer.

What's the hazard

OPEN RANGE IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2009-2011 OPEN RANGE, RESIDENTIAL AND ROLLING THUNDER 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.

What to do

OPEN RANGE IS WORKING WITH NORCOLD TO GET THE UNITS REPAIRED FREE OF CHARGE. PLEASE SEE NORCOLD'S DEFECT REPORT 10E-049. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 2, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NORCOLD AT 1-800-767-9101.

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Recall details

Brand
OPEN RANGE
Model
ROLLING THUNDER
Manufacturer
Open Range R.V. Company
Lot
2010 OPEN RANGE ROLLING THUNDER | 2010 OPEN RANGE RESIDENTIAL | 2009 OPEN RANGE ROLLING THUNDER | 2009 OPEN RANGE OPEN RANGE | 2011 OPEN RANGE OPEN RANGE | 2011 OPEN RANGE RESIDENTIAL | 2011 OPEN RANGE ROLLING THUNDER | 2009 OPEN RANGE RESIDENTIAL | 2010 HIGHLAND RIDGE FW OPEN RANGE
Risk classification
V
Country
US

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Questions about this recall

Was 2010 Open Range Rolling Thunder | 2010 Open Range Residential | 2009 Open Range Rolling Thunder | 2009 Open Range Open Range | 2011 Open Range Open Range | 2011 Open Range Residential | 2011 Open Range Rolling Thunder | 2009 Open Range Residential | 2010 Highland Ridge Fw Open Range — Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer recalled?

Yes. NHTSA published recall 10V524000 on October 29, 2010. Reported hazard: OPEN RANGE IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2009-2011 OPEN RANGE, RESIDENTIAL AND ROLLING THUNDER 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.

What should I do if I have this product?

OPEN RANGE IS WORKING WITH NORCOLD TO GET THE UNITS REPAIRED FREE OF CHARGE. PLEASE SEE NORCOLD'S DEFECT REPORT 10E-049. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 2, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NORCOLD AT 1-800-767-9101.

How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?

Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: OPEN RANGE. Model: ROLLING THUNDER.

View official NHTSA notice(opens on nhtsa.gov)