The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·10V617000·Announced 2010-11-23

Coachmen Brookstone Fifth Wheel Trailers Recalled for Refrigerator Fire Risk

Coachmen is recalling certain 2010-2011 Brookstone fifth wheel trailers because the refrigerator's safety shutoff may not prevent a fire from a hydrogen gas leak.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. 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 recalls.

Plain-English summary

Coachmen RV Company, LLC is recalling certain 2010-2011 Brookstone fifth wheel trailers equipped with 1200-series Norcold refrigerators. The recall addresses a defect in the refrigerator's safety mechanism designed to shut off power when high temperatures are detected.

The sensing algorithm or thermal switch installed to stop power during a possible hydrogen gas leak may not respond quickly enough. This delay could allow a fire to start before the power is cut off.

Owners will be instructed to contact Norcold dealers to receive the remedy free of charge. The safety recall began on March 2, 2011. Owners may contact Norcold at 1-800-767-9101 or Coachmen at 574-825-8360 for additional information.

The recalled product

Product
COACHMEN BROOKSTONE
Brand
COACHMEN
Manufacturer
COACHMEN RV COMPANY, LLC
Category
Vehicle — Recreational Vehicle
Hazard
Affected units
371

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)

  • BROOKSTONE

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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