Re: Norcold fridge units certain models

[joanfenn]

Came across this while I was killing time this afternoon.  Who knows who it might help out.
1988 WINNEBAGO MINNIE WINNIE EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE (Change Vehicle) The following EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE recall/defect on 1988 WINNEBAGO MINNIE WINNIE vehicles was reported to the National Highway Traffic Safety administration on 2002-12-10. For more information contact the National Highway Traffic Safety administration or the US Department of Transportation. See recall summary below.

Build Years/Makes/Models: [/t][/t] 1987 - 1996 WINNEBAGO BRAVE 1987 - 1996 WINNEBAGO MINNIE WINNIE 1987 - 1996 WINNEBAGO MINNIE 1987 - 1996 ITASCA SUNDANCER 1987 - 1996 ITASCA SUNRISE 1987 - 1996 ITASCA SPIRIT UNits affected: [/t] 1531 Recall Number: [/t] 02V277005 Summary: [/t] CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES EQUIPPED WITH NORCOLD REFRIGERATOR COOLING UNITS MODEL NUMBERS 1200LR AND 1200RIM WITH SERIAL NUMBERS BETWEEN 700000 AND 1008700 . 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. Consequence: [/t] 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. Remedy: [/t] NORCOLD WILL NOTIFY ITS CUSTOMERS 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 NOROLD SERVICE AT 1-800-667-3005 OR WINNEBAGO AT 641-585-3535. Notes: [/t] ALSO, CUSTOMERS CAN CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4326). [/t]

[Oz]

Thank you for sharing this!