2007 Custom Designed 5300fb-5 | 2001 Custom Designed 5300fb-5 | 2005 Custom Designed 4200fb-5 | 2008 Custom Designed 5000fb-5 | 2004 Custom Designed 5100fb-5 | 2000 Custom Designed 5000fb-5 | 2009 Custom Designed 5300fb-5 | 2005 Custom Designed 5300fb-5 — Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer
Published February 2, 2011 · Recall initiated: January 20, 2011
Summary
NHTSA records recall 11V056000, published February 2, 2011 and initiated January 20, 2011. Recalling firm: TRAVEL UNITS INC.; 2007 Custom Designed 5300fb-5 | 2001 Custom Designed 5300fb-5 | 2005 Custom Designed 4200fb-5 | 2008 Custom Designed 5000fb-5 | 2004 Custom Designed 5100fb-5 | 2000 Custom Designed 5000fb-5 | 2009 Custom Designed 5300fb-5 | 2005 Custom Designed 5300fb-5 — Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer.
What's the hazard
TRAVEL UNITS IS RECALLING CERTAIN CUSTOM DESIGNED 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
TRAVEL UNITS 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 FEBRUARY 5, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NORCOLD AT 1-800-767-9101.
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Recall details
- Brand
- CUSTOM DESIGNED
- Model
- 5300FB-5
- Manufacturer
- TRAVEL UNITS INC.
- Lot
- 2007 CUSTOM DESIGNED 5300FB-5 | 2001 CUSTOM DESIGNED 5300FB-5 | 2005 CUSTOM DESIGNED 4200FB-5 | 2008 CUSTOM DESIGNED 5000FB-5 | 2004 CUSTOM DESIGNED 5100FB-5 | 2000 CUSTOM DESIGNED 5000FB-5 | 2009 CUSTOM DESIGNED 5300FB-5 | 2005 CUSTOM DESIGNED 5300FB-5
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2007 Custom Designed 5300fb-5 | 2001 Custom Designed 5300fb-5 | 2005 Custom Designed 4200fb-5 | 2008 Custom Designed 5000fb-5 | 2004 Custom Designed 5100fb-5 | 2000 Custom Designed 5000fb-5 | 2009 Custom Designed 5300fb-5 | 2005 Custom Designed 5300fb-5 — Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 11V056000 on February 2, 2011. Reported hazard: TRAVEL UNITS IS RECALLING CERTAIN CUSTOM DESIGNED 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?
TRAVEL UNITS 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 FEBRUARY 5, 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: CUSTOM DESIGNED. Model: 5300FB-5.