NHTSA Campaign 08V330000
EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
Issued by KZRV, L.P. · Reported Jul 22, 2008 · 332 vehicles affected
What's wrong
KZRV IS RECALLING 332 MY 1999-2001 TRAVEL TRAILERS EQUIPPED WITH NORCOLD REFRIGERATORS. A FATIGUE FAILURE IN THE SECTION OF THE COOLING UNIT WHICH CONTAINS THE REFRIGERANT COULD ALLOW THE LIQUID SOLUTION TO SLOWLY LEAK.
Consequence
EXTENDED OPERATION OF A LEAKING COOLING UNIT COULD LEAD TO A FIRE FROM GAS WHICH MIGHT ESCAPE.
Remedy
KZRV IS WORKING WITH NORCOLD TO REPAIR THESE REFRIGERATORS (PLEASE SEE 08E030). NORCOLD WILL PROVIDE THERMAL SWITCH KITS TO OWNERS ALONG WITH THE NECESSARY FORMS AND INSTRUCTIONS. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NORCOLD AT 1-800-767- 9101 OR KZRV AT 1-800-768-4016.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| K-Z | NEW VISION | 1999 | 332 |
| K-Z | NEW VISION | 2000 | 332 |
| K-Z | NEW VISION | 2001 | 332 |
| K-Z | NEW VISION ULTRA SPORT | 1999 | 332 |
| K-Z | NEW VISION ULTRA SPORT | 2000 | 332 |
| K-Z | NEW VISION ULTRA SPORT | 2001 | 332 |
| K-Z | SPORTSMAN | 1999 | 332 |
| K-Z | SPORTSMAN | 2000 | 332 |
| K-Z | SPORTSMAN | 2001 | 332 |
| K-Z | ULTRA | 1999 | 332 |
| K-Z | ULTRA | 2000 | 332 |
| K-Z | ULTRA | 2001 | 332 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 08V330000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.