NHTSA Campaign 02V276007
EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
Issued by ALFA LEISURE,INC. · Reported Dec 3, 2002 · 4 vehicles affected
What's wrong
CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES EQUIPPED WITH NORCOLD REFRIGERATOR COOLING UNITS MODEL NUMBERS 462. 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. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN DECEMBER 26, 2002. 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 OR ALFA AT 909-628-5574.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| ALFA | GOLD | 1992 | 4 |
| ALFA | GOLD | 1995 | 4 |
| ALFA | TOYHOUSE | 1993 | 4 |
| ALFA | TOYHOUSE | 1994 | 4 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 02V276007 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.