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NHTSANHTSA · Vehicles·Recall number 10V563000

2006 Damon Astoria Pacific | 2008 Damon Astoria Pacific | 2005 Damon Astoria Pacific | 2005 Damon Tuscany | 2009 Four Winds Mandalay | 2005 Four Winds Mandalay | 2008 Four Winds Presidio | 2009 Damon Astoria Pacific | 2006 Four Winds Valencia | 2009 Damon Tuscany | 2011 Four Winds Serrano | 2005 Four Winds Presidio | 2006 Four Winds Presidio | 2007 Four Winds Presidio | 2004 Four Winds Mandalay | 2006 Four Winds Mandalay | 2007 Four Winds Mandalay | 2008 Four Winds Mandalay | 2006 Damon Tuscany | 2007 Damon Tuscany — Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer

Published November 16, 2010 · Recall initiated: November 16, 2010

Summary

NHTSA records recall 10V563000, published November 16, 2010. Recalling firm: Damon Corporation; 2006 Damon Astoria Pacific | 2008 Damon Astoria Pacific | 2005 Damon Astoria Pacific | 2005 Damon Tuscany | 2009 Four Winds Mandalay | 2005 Four Winds Mandalay | 2008 Four Winds Presidio | 2009 Damon Astoria Pacific | 2006 Four Winds Valencia | 2009 Damon Tuscany | 2011 Four Winds Serrano | 2005 Four Winds Presidio | 2006 Four Winds Presidio | 2007 Four Winds Presidio | 2004 Four Winds Mandalay | 2006 Four Winds Mandalay | 2007 Four Winds Mandalay | 2008 Four Winds Mandalay | 2006 Damon Tuscany | 2007 Damon Tuscany — Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer.

What's the hazard

TMC IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2004-2011 DAMON AND FOUR WINDS 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

TMC 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 NFORMATION. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 12, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NORCOLD AT 1-800-767-9101 OR THOR MOTOR COACH AT 1-877-855-2867.

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Recall details

Brand
DAMON
Model
ASTORIA PACIFIC
Manufacturer
Damon Corporation
Lot
2006 DAMON ASTORIA PACIFIC | 2008 DAMON ASTORIA PACIFIC | 2005 DAMON ASTORIA PACIFIC | 2005 DAMON TUSCANY | 2009 FOUR WINDS MANDALAY | 2005 FOUR WINDS MANDALAY | 2008 FOUR WINDS PRESIDIO | 2009 DAMON ASTORIA PACIFIC | 2006 FOUR WINDS VALENCIA | 2009 DAMON TUSCANY | 2011 FOUR WINDS SERRANO | 2005 FOUR WINDS PRESIDIO | 2006 FOUR WINDS PRESIDIO | 2007 FOUR WINDS PRESIDIO | 2004 FOUR WINDS MANDALAY | 2006 FOUR WINDS MANDALAY | 2007 FOUR WINDS MANDALAY | 2008 FOUR WINDS MANDALAY | 2006 DAMON TUSCANY | 2007 DAMON TUSCANY
Risk classification
V
Country
US

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Questions about this recall

Was 2006 Damon Astoria Pacific | 2008 Damon Astoria Pacific | 2005 Damon Astoria Pacific | 2005 Damon Tuscany | 2009 Four Winds Mandalay | 2005 Four Winds Mandalay | 2008 Four Winds Presidio | 2009 Damon Astoria Pacific | 2006 Four Winds Valencia | 2009 Damon Tuscany | 2011 Four Winds Serrano | 2005 Four Winds Presidio | 2006 Four Winds Presidio | 2007 Four Winds Presidio | 2004 Four Winds Mandalay | 2006 Four Winds Mandalay | 2007 Four Winds Mandalay | 2008 Four Winds Mandalay | 2006 Damon Tuscany | 2007 Damon Tuscany — Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer recalled?

Yes. NHTSA published recall 10V563000 on November 16, 2010. Reported hazard: TMC IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2004-2011 DAMON AND FOUR WINDS 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?

TMC 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 NFORMATION. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 12, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NORCOLD AT 1-800-767-9101 OR THOR MOTOR COACH AT 1-877-855-2867.

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

Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: DAMON. Model: ASTORIA PACIFIC.

View official NHTSA notice(opens on nhtsa.gov)