NORTHLAND INDUSTRIES, INC.: Safety Recalls in 2002

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There was 1 safety recall made by NORTHLAND INDUSTRIES, INC. in 2002. See the detail of the recall below.

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Data Source: NHTSA.

December 11, 2002

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

NORTHLAND/REFRIGERATOR COOLING UNIT FIRE

CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES EQUIPPED WITH NORCOLD REFRIGERATOR COOLING UNITS MODEL NUMBERS 1200LR AND 1200RIM WITH SERIAL NUMBERS BETWEEN 700000 AND 1008700 AND MANUFACTURED BETWEEN DECEMBER 1996 AND FEBRUARY 1999. THESE REFRIGERATORS CAN EXPERIENCE LOW CYCLE FATIGUE FAILURE WHICH CAN LEAD TO THE LIQUID SOLUTION SLOWLY LEAKING FROM THE SEALED, PRESSURIZED COOLING UNIT THROUGH A SMALL CRACK.

NHTSA ID: 02V277008

Component:

# of Units Affected: 1

Consequence Summary:

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

Corrective Action:

NORCOLD WILL NOTIFY THE CUSTOMER AND PROVIDE A REPLACEMENT COOLING UNIT FREE OF CHARGE. 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 1-800-667-3005.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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