Norcold Inc.: Safety Recalls in 2009

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There were 2 safety recalls made by Norcold Inc. in 2009. See the details of the recalls below.

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Data Source: NHTSA.

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May 11, 2009

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

REFRIGERATORS/POSSIBLE FIRE

NORCOLD WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND CORRDINATE RETROFITTING THEIR COOLING UNIT WITH A SAFETY THERMAL SWITCH. OWNERS WHO HAVE RESPONDED TO SAFETY RECALL CAMPAIGN 02E-045 WILL BE CONTACTED INSTRUCTING THEM TO BRING THEIR RECREATIONAL VEHICLE INTO A SERVICE CENTER SO THAT A SAFETY THERMAL SWITCH KIT CAN BE INSTALLED ON THE REPLACED COOLING UNIT. THE REMEDY WILL BE PROVIDED FREE OF CHARGE. OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING MAY/JUNE 2009. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT NORCOLD AT 1-800-767-9101.

NHTSA ID: 09E026000

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# of Units Affected: 5,900

Consequence Summary:

IF A LEAK OCCURS AND THE UNIT CONTINUES TO OPERATE, HYDROGEN GAS MAY BE EXPELLED AND CAN BE IGNITED, RESULTING IN A FIRE, POSSIBLY CAUSING SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.

Corrective Action:

NORCOLD WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND PROVIDE A REPLACEMENT COOLING UNIT EQUIPPED WITH A SAFETY THERMAL SWITCH. OWNERS WHO HAVE RESPONDED TO SAFETY RECALL CAMPAIGN 02E-045 WILL BE CONTACTED INSTRUCTING THEM TO BRING THEIR RECREATIONAL VEHICLE INTO A SERVICE CENTER SO THAT A SAFETY THERMAL SWITCH KIT CAN BE INSTALLED ON THE REPLACED COOLING UNIT. THE REMEDY WILL BE PROVIDED FREE OF CHARGE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON JUNE 22, 2009. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT NORCOLD SERVICE CENTER AT 1-800-767-9101.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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May 11, 2009

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

REFRIGERATORS/POSSIBLE FIRE

NORCOLD IS RECALLING CERTAIN REFRIGERATORS, MODELS 1200LR, 1200LRIM, AND 1201LRIM, MANUFACTURED FROM MARCH 1, 2001 TO DECEMBER 31, 2002, WITH SERIAL NUMBERS BETWEEN 1273701 AND 1536607, NON-CONSECUTIVELY. THE UNITS WERE INSTALLED AS ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT IN VARIOUS RECREATIONAL VEHICLES. A FATIGUE FAILURE IN THE SECTION OF THE COOLING UNIT WHICH CONTAINS THE REFRIGERANT COULD ALLOW THE LIQUID SOLUTION TO SLOWLY LEAK. IF A LEAK OCCURS AND THE REFRIGERATOR CONTINUES TO BE OPERATED AFTER SOLUTION CIRCULATION HAS CEASED THE HEAT SOURCE COULD GENERATE VERY HIGH TEMPERATURES. AT SUCH HIGH TEMPERATURESTHE COOLING UNIT COULD RUPTURE.

NHTSA ID: 09E027000

Component:

# of Units Affected: 22,350

Consequence Summary:

IF A LEAK OCCURS AND THE UNIT CONTINUES TO OPERATE, HYDROGEN GAS MAY BE EXPELLED AND CAN BE IGNITED, RESULTING IN A FIRE, POSSIBLY CAUSING SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.

Corrective Action:

NORCOLD IS WORKING WITH THE RV MANUFACTURERS TO NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPAIR THE COOLING UNITS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 26, 2009. THIS RECALL CAMPAIGN HAS BEEN SUPERSEDED BY 10E-049. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NORCOLD AT 1-800-767-9101.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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