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NHTSANHTSA · Vehicles·Recall number 11V449000

2006 Mci Motorhome | 2005 Prevost Xlii | 2004 Prevost H3-45 | 2007 Prevost Xlii | 2006 Prevost Xlii — Equipment

Published August 31, 2011 · Recall initiated: August 26, 2011

Summary

NHTSA records recall 11V449000, published August 31, 2011 and initiated August 26, 2011. Recalling firm: SUPERIOR COACH INTERIORS, INC.; 2006 Mci Motorhome | 2005 Prevost Xlii | 2004 Prevost H3-45 | 2007 Prevost Xlii | 2006 Prevost Xlii — Equipment.

What's the hazard

SUPERIOR COACH 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

SUPERIOR COACH 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 SEPTEMBER 19, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NORCOLD AT 1-800-767-9101 OR SUPERIOR COACH INTERIORS AT 1-615-466-2000.

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Recall details

Brand
MCI
Model
MOTORHOME
Manufacturer
SUPERIOR COACH INTERIORS, INC.
Lot
2006 MCI MOTORHOME | 2005 PREVOST XLII | 2004 PREVOST H3-45 | 2007 PREVOST XLII | 2006 PREVOST XLII
Risk classification
V
Country
US

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Questions about this recall

Was 2006 Mci Motorhome | 2005 Prevost Xlii | 2004 Prevost H3-45 | 2007 Prevost Xlii | 2006 Prevost Xlii — Equipment recalled?

Yes. NHTSA published recall 11V449000 on August 31, 2011. Reported hazard: SUPERIOR COACH 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?

SUPERIOR COACH 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 SEPTEMBER 19, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NORCOLD AT 1-800-767-9101 OR SUPERIOR COACH INTERIORS AT 1-615-466-2000.

How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?

Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: MCI. Model: MOTORHOME.

View official NHTSA notice(opens on nhtsa.gov)