The Recall Desk
SevereNHTSA·10V573000·Announced 2010-11-18

Featherlite Trailers Recalled Due to Refrigerator Fire Risk

Featherlite is recalling certain trailers equipped with Norcold refrigerators because the safety shut-off mechanisms may not prevent fires from hydrogen gas leaks.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk of fire due to a hydrogen gas leak, which constitutes a significant injury/property-damage report criterion under the rubric for vehicle defects.

Plain-English summary

Featherlite, Inc. is recalling certain Featherlite trailers equipped with 1200-series Norcold refrigerators. The affected model years are 2000, 2004, 2006, and 2009. The recall addresses a defect in the refrigerators' safety systems, which are designed to shut off power when high temperatures are detected to prevent potential fires.

The defect involves the sensing algorithm or thermal switch used to stop power to the refrigerator. The response times of these devices are not sufficient to shut off power quickly enough to prevent a fire if a hydrogen gas leak occurs. This delay in the safety mechanism's response creates a risk of fire.

Owners of affected trailers will be instructed to contact Norcold dealers to receive the remedy free of charge. Featherlite is working with Norcold to identify and notify affected owners. The recall began on December 9, 2010. Owners may contact Norcold at 1-800-767-9101 or Featherlite Trailers at 1-877-903-1444 for additional information.

The recalled product

Product
FEATHERLITE TRAILER
Brand
FEATHERLITE
Manufacturer
FEATHERLITE, INC.
Category
Vehicle — Recreational Vehicle / Trailer
Hazard
Affected units
4

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (1)

  • TRAILER

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

Related recalls

Same brand · FEATHERLITE

Same manufacturer · FEATHERLITE, INC.

See all →

Same hazard · fire

See all →