THOR INDUSTRIES: Safety Recalls in 2002

Updated on March 19, 2026.

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

You can also see similar information for other manufacturers.

Data Source: NHTSA.

See this for other years:

December 2, 2002

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

THOR/REFRIGERATOR COOLING UNIT FIRE

CERTAIN TRAVEL TRAILERS AND FIFTH WHEEL TRAILERS EQUIPPED WITH NORCOLD REFRIGERATOR COOLING UNITS. THESE REFRIGERATORS CAN EXPERIENCE A BREAK DOWN IN A RUBBER SEAL WITHIN THE GAS VALVE. AS THE RUBBER SEAL AGES, A LEAK MAY OCCUR, ALLOWING PROPANE GAS TO ACCUMULATE IN THE BURNER AREA.

NHTSA ID: 02V276009

Component:

# of Units Affected: 54,224

Consequence Summary:

THE CONSEQUENCE CAN RESULT IN A FIRE, POSSIBLY CAUSING SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.

Corrective Action:

NORCOLD WILL NOTIFY ITS CUSTOMERS AND PROVIDE A REPLACEMENT GAS VALVE 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

View Full Recall Details