2008 Triple E Rv Topaz | 2007 Triple E Rv Empress — Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer
Published March 1, 2011 · Recall initiated: March 1, 2011
Summary
NHTSA records recall 11V138000, published March 1, 2011. Recalling firm: Triple E Recreational Vehicles; 2008 Triple E Rv Topaz | 2007 Triple E Rv Empress — Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer.
What's the hazard
TRIPLE E IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2007 EMPRESS AND MODEL YEAR 2008 TOPAZ MOTOR HOMES 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
TRIPLE E 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 28, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NORCOLD AT 1-800-767-9101.
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Recall details
- Brand
- TRIPLE E RV
- Model
- TOPAZ
- Manufacturer
- Triple E Recreational Vehicles
- Lot
- 2008 TRIPLE E RV TOPAZ | 2007 TRIPLE E RV EMPRESS
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2008 Triple E Rv Topaz | 2007 Triple E Rv Empress — Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 11V138000 on March 1, 2011. Reported hazard: TRIPLE E IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2007 EMPRESS AND MODEL YEAR 2008 TOPAZ MOTOR HOMES 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?
TRIPLE E 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 28, 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: TRIPLE E RV. Model: TOPAZ.