1992 THOR DUTCHMEN
1 recalls — 1 complaints
02V276009 Dec 2, 2002
EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
Defect Description
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.
Consequence
THE CONSEQUENCE CAN RESULT IN A FIRE, POSSIBLY CAUSING SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.
Remedy
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.
Complaint Statistics
1 total complaints
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 1 |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Apr 26, 2006
Incident date: Apr 3, 2006
WESTBOUND INTERSTATE 40 AND 98 MILE MARKER, MOTORHOME ENGINE QUIT GOING @ 60 MPH. HAD TO BE TOWED INTO BARSTOW. ENGINE HAD 55,000 MILES ON IT. ENGINE FAILURE, ACCORDING TO MECHANICS, WAS COOLANT IN THE OIL WHICH LEAD TO THE ENGINE LOCKING UP. OIL WAS CHECKED BEFORE TRIP STARTED AND WAS FINE. A NEW E... Read more
THOR DUTCHMEN — All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the THOR DUTCHMEN across all model years (1987–1997).
11
Total Recalls
9
Total Complaints
0
Investigations
0
Reported Crashes
1
Reported Fires
0
Reported Deaths
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