1999 Foretravel U320 | 2002 Foretravel U320 | 2001 Foretravel U320 | 1998 Foretravel U320 — Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer
Published November 18, 2010 · Recall initiated: November 18, 2010
Summary
NHTSA records recall 10V572000, published November 18, 2010. Recalling firm: Foretravel, Inc.; 1999 Foretravel U320 | 2002 Foretravel U320 | 2001 Foretravel U320 | 1998 Foretravel U320 — Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer.
What's the hazard
FORETRAVEL IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 1998, 1999, 2001, AND 2002 MODEL U320 COACHES 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
FORETRAVEL 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 RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMBER 10, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NORCOLD AT 1-800-767-9101 OR FORETRAVEL AT 1-936-564-8367.
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Recall details
- Brand
- FORETRAVEL
- Model
- U320
- Manufacturer
- Foretravel, Inc.
- Lot
- 1999 FORETRAVEL U320 | 2002 FORETRAVEL U320 | 2001 FORETRAVEL U320 | 1998 FORETRAVEL U320
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 1999 Foretravel U320 | 2002 Foretravel U320 | 2001 Foretravel U320 | 1998 Foretravel U320 — Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 10V572000 on November 18, 2010. Reported hazard: FORETRAVEL IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 1998, 1999, 2001, AND 2002 MODEL U320 COACHES 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?
FORETRAVEL 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 RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMBER 10, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NORCOLD AT 1-800-767-9101 OR FORETRAVEL AT 1-936-564-8367.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: FORETRAVEL. Model: U320.