2005 New Horizons Fifth Wheel Trailer — Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer
Published March 1, 2011 · Recall initiated: March 1, 2011
Summary
NHTSA records recall 11V140000, published March 1, 2011. Recalling firm: New Horizons RV Corporation; 2005 New Horizons Fifth Wheel Trailer — Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer.
What's the hazard
NEW HORIZONS IS RECALLING ONE MODEL YEAR 2005 FIFTH WHEEL TRAILER 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
NEW HORIZONS 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 MARCH . OWNERS MAY CONTACT NORCOLD AT 1-800-767-9101.
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Recall details
- Brand
- NEW HORIZONS
- Model
- FIFTH WHEEL TRAILER
- Manufacturer
- New Horizons RV Corporation
- Lot
- 2005 NEW HORIZONS FIFTH WHEEL TRAILER
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2005 New Horizons Fifth Wheel Trailer — Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 11V140000 on March 1, 2011. Reported hazard: NEW HORIZONS IS RECALLING ONE MODEL YEAR 2005 FIFTH WHEEL TRAILER 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 should I do if I have this product?
NEW HORIZONS 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 MARCH . 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: NEW HORIZONS. Model: FIFTH WHEEL TRAILER.