EQUIPMENT
Published February 9, 2011 · Recall initiated: January 26, 2011
What's the hazard
MARATHON HOMES CORP. (MARATHON) IS RECALLING ONE MOTORHOME, MODEL YEAR 2003 CUSTOM 2 - ROOM, EQUIPPED WITH A 1200-SERIES NORCOLD REFRIGERATOR. THE REFRIGERATOR 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
MARTHON IS WORKING WITH NORCOLD TO IDENTIFY AND NOTIFY THE AFFECTED OWNER. THE OWNER WILL BE INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT A NORCOLD DEALER TO RECEIVE THE REMEDY FREE OF CHARGE. PLEASE SEE NORCOLD'S DEFECT REPORT 10E-049 FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 15, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NORCOLD AT 1-800-767-9101.
Recall details
- Brand
- MARATHON
- Model
- CUSTOM 2- ROOM
- Manufacturer
- Marathon Homes Corporation
- Lot
- 2003 MARATHON CUSTOM 2- ROOM
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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