NHTSA Campaign 01V091008
EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
Issued by CARRIAGE, INC · Reported Jul 31, 2001 · 531 vehicles affected
What's wrong
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: FIFTH WHEEL TRAILERS EQUIPPED WITH NORCOLD REFRIGERATOR COOLING UNITS MODEL NUMBERS N841, N821, N641, AND N621. THESE REFRIGERATORS CAN EXPERIENCE A COOLING SYSTEM LEAK CAUSED BY OPERATION IN THE AC ELECTRIC MODE. IF A LEAK OCCURS, THE COOLING PERFORMANCE OF THE REFRIGERATOR WILL DETERIORATE, REQUIRING IMMEDIATE REPLACEMENT OF THE COOLING UNIT.
Consequence
EXTENDED OPERATION OF A LEAKING COOLING UNIT IN THE AC ELECTRIC MODE CAN RESULT IN A FIRE.
Remedy
NORCOLD WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE REFRIGERATOR COOLING UNITS. NORCOLD WILL CONDUCT THE OWNER NOTIFICATION. 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 OR CARRIAGE AT 1-219-642-3272.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| CARRIAGE | CAMEO | 1999 | 531 |
| CARRIAGE | CAMEO | 2000 | 531 |
| CARRIAGE | CARRI LITE | 1999 | 531 |
| CARRIAGE | CARRI LITE | 2000 | 531 |
| CARRIAGE | LS | 1999 | 531 |
| CARRIAGE | LS | 2000 | 531 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 01V091008 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.