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NHTSANHTSA · Vehicles·Recall number 11V103000

2003 Showhauler Motorhome | 2005 Showhauler Motorhome | 2004 Showhauler Motorhome | 2006 Showhauler Motorhome — Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer

Published February 18, 2011 · Recall initiated: January 18, 2011

Summary

NHTSA records recall 11V103000, published February 18, 2011 and initiated January 18, 2011. Recalling firm: ShowHauler Trucks, Inc.; 2003 Showhauler Motorhome | 2005 Showhauler Motorhome | 2004 Showhauler Motorhome | 2006 Showhauler Motorhome — Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer.

What's the hazard

SHOWHAULER 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

SHOWHAULER 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 MAY 9, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NORCOLD AT 1-800-767-9101.

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Recall details

Brand
SHOWHAULER
Model
MOTORHOME
Manufacturer
ShowHauler Trucks, Inc.
Lot
2003 SHOWHAULER MOTORHOME | 2005 SHOWHAULER MOTORHOME | 2004 SHOWHAULER MOTORHOME | 2006 SHOWHAULER MOTORHOME
Risk classification
V
Country
US

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Questions about this recall

Was 2003 Showhauler Motorhome | 2005 Showhauler Motorhome | 2004 Showhauler Motorhome | 2006 Showhauler Motorhome — Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer recalled?

Yes. NHTSA published recall 11V103000 on February 18, 2011. Reported hazard: SHOWHAULER 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?

SHOWHAULER 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 MAY 9, 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: SHOWHAULER. Model: MOTORHOME.

View official NHTSA notice(opens on nhtsa.gov)