2008 United Motor Homes | 2010 United Motor Homes | 2007 United Motor Homes | 2004 United Motor Homes | 2006 United Motor Homes | 2005 United Motor Homes | 2009 United Motor Homes — Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer
Published February 10, 2011 · Recall initiated: February 3, 2011
Summary
NHTSA records recall 11V087000, published February 10, 2011 and initiated February 3, 2011. Recalling firm: UNITED SPECIALTIES INC.; 2008 United Motor Homes | 2010 United Motor Homes | 2007 United Motor Homes | 2004 United Motor Homes | 2006 United Motor Homes | 2005 United Motor Homes | 2009 United Motor Homes — Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer.
What's the hazard
UNITED SPECIALTIES IS RECALLING CERTAIN 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
UNITED SPECIALTIES 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 15, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NORCOLD AT 1-800-767-9101.
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Recall details
- Brand
- UNITED
- Model
- MOTOR HOMES
- Manufacturer
- UNITED SPECIALTIES INC.
- Lot
- 2008 UNITED MOTOR HOMES | 2010 UNITED MOTOR HOMES | 2007 UNITED MOTOR HOMES | 2004 UNITED MOTOR HOMES | 2006 UNITED MOTOR HOMES | 2005 UNITED MOTOR HOMES | 2009 UNITED MOTOR HOMES
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2008 United Motor Homes | 2010 United Motor Homes | 2007 United Motor Homes | 2004 United Motor Homes | 2006 United Motor Homes | 2005 United Motor Homes | 2009 United Motor Homes — Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 11V087000 on February 10, 2011. Reported hazard: UNITED SPECIALTIES IS RECALLING CERTAIN 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?
UNITED SPECIALTIES 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 15, 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: UNITED. Model: MOTOR HOMES.