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NHTSANHTSA · Vehicles·Recall number 10V565000

2008 Dutchmen Grand Junction | 2011 Dutchmen Voltage | 2010 Dutchmen Grand Junction | 2011 Dutchmen Grand Junction | 2009 Dutchmen Grand Junction — Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer

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

Summary

NHTSA records recall 10V565000, published November 16, 2010. Recalling firm: Dutchmen Manufacturing, Inc.; 2008 Dutchmen Grand Junction | 2011 Dutchmen Voltage | 2010 Dutchmen Grand Junction | 2011 Dutchmen Grand Junction | 2009 Dutchmen Grand Junction — Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer.

What's the hazard

DUTCHMEN IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2008-2011 GRAND JUNCTION AND 2011 VOLTAGE 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

DUTCHMEN 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 DECEMBER 10, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NORCOLD AT 1-800-767-9101 OR DUTCHMEN AT 1-574-537-0700.

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Recall details

Brand
DUTCHMEN
Model
GRAND JUNCTION
Manufacturer
Dutchmen Manufacturing, Inc.
Lot
2008 DUTCHMEN GRAND JUNCTION | 2011 DUTCHMEN VOLTAGE | 2010 DUTCHMEN GRAND JUNCTION | 2011 DUTCHMEN GRAND JUNCTION | 2009 DUTCHMEN GRAND JUNCTION
Risk classification
V
Country
US

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Questions about this recall

Was 2008 Dutchmen Grand Junction | 2011 Dutchmen Voltage | 2010 Dutchmen Grand Junction | 2011 Dutchmen Grand Junction | 2009 Dutchmen Grand Junction — Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer recalled?

Yes. NHTSA published recall 10V565000 on November 16, 2010. Reported hazard: DUTCHMEN IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2008-2011 GRAND JUNCTION AND 2011 VOLTAGE 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?

DUTCHMEN 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 DECEMBER 10, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NORCOLD AT 1-800-767-9101 OR DUTCHMEN AT 1-574-537-0700.

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

Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: DUTCHMEN. Model: GRAND JUNCTION.

View official NHTSA notice(opens on nhtsa.gov)