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NHTSANHTSA · Vehicles·Recall number 11V073000

2004 Nrc Motor Home | 2002 Nrc Motor Home | 2009 Nrc Motor Home | 2007 Nrc Motor Home | 2006 Nrc Motor Home | 2001 Nrc Motor Home | 2003 Nrc Motor Home | 2000 Nrc Motor Home | 2010 Nrc Motor Home | 1999 Nrc Motor Home | 2005 Nrc Motor Home | 2008 Nrc Motor Home — Equipment

Published February 8, 2011 · Recall initiated: February 8, 2011

Summary

NHTSA records recall 11V073000, published February 8, 2011. Recalling firm: NRC Modifications, Inc.; 2004 Nrc Motor Home | 2002 Nrc Motor Home | 2009 Nrc Motor Home | 2007 Nrc Motor Home | 2006 Nrc Motor Home | 2001 Nrc Motor Home | 2003 Nrc Motor Home | 2000 Nrc Motor Home | 2010 Nrc Motor Home | 1999 Nrc Motor Home | 2005 Nrc Motor Home | 2008 Nrc Motor Home — Equipment.

What's the hazard

NRC IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 1999 THROUGH 2010 MOTORHOMES 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

NRC 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 22, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NORCOLD AT 1-800-767-9101.

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Recall details

Brand
NRC
Model
MOTOR HOME
Manufacturer
NRC Modifications, Inc.
Lot
2004 NRC MOTOR HOME | 2002 NRC MOTOR HOME | 2009 NRC MOTOR HOME | 2007 NRC MOTOR HOME | 2006 NRC MOTOR HOME | 2001 NRC MOTOR HOME | 2003 NRC MOTOR HOME | 2000 NRC MOTOR HOME | 2010 NRC MOTOR HOME | 1999 NRC MOTOR HOME | 2005 NRC MOTOR HOME | 2008 NRC MOTOR HOME
Risk classification
V
Country
US

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Questions about this recall

Was 2004 Nrc Motor Home | 2002 Nrc Motor Home | 2009 Nrc Motor Home | 2007 Nrc Motor Home | 2006 Nrc Motor Home | 2001 Nrc Motor Home | 2003 Nrc Motor Home | 2000 Nrc Motor Home | 2010 Nrc Motor Home | 1999 Nrc Motor Home | 2005 Nrc Motor Home | 2008 Nrc Motor Home — Equipment recalled?

Yes. NHTSA published recall 11V073000 on February 8, 2011. Reported hazard: NRC IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 1999 THROUGH 2010 MOTORHOMES 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?

NRC 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 22, 2010. 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: NRC. Model: MOTOR HOME.

View official NHTSA notice(opens on nhtsa.gov)