Coachmen Recalls RVs With Norcold Refrigerator Fire Risk
Coachmen RV Company is recalling certain recreational vehicles equipped with 1200-series Norcold refrigerators because the safety shut-off mechanisms may not prevent a fire from hydrogen gas leaks.
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 addresses a potential fire hazard in recreational vehicles, which constitutes a significant injury/property-damage risk under the rubric for Severe recalls.
Plain-English summary
Coachmen RV Company, LLC is recalling specific recreational vehicles equipped with 1200-series Norcold refrigerators. The affected models include the Georgie Boy Suite, Maverick, Landau, Cruise Master, and Cruise Air; the Sportscoach Elite and Legend; and the Coachmen Aurora. The recall covers vehicles manufactured between 1997 and 2009, depending on the specific model.
The defect involves the safety mechanisms designed to shut off power to the refrigerator when high temperatures are detected, which can indicate a potential hydrogen gas leak. The response times of the sensing algorithm and thermal switch devices are not sufficient to stop power quickly enough to prevent a potential fire.
Coachmen is working with Norcold to identify and notify affected owners. Owners will be instructed to contact Norcold dealers to receive the remedy free of charge. The safety recall began on February 21, 2011. Owners may contact Norcold at 1-800-767-9101 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.
The recalled product
- Product
- GEORGIE BOY, SPORTSCOACH, COACHMEN SUITE, MAVERICK, ELITE, LEGEND
- Brand
- GEORGIE BOY
- Manufacturer
- COACHMEN RV COMPANY, LLC
- Category
- Vehicle — Recreational Vehicle
- Hazard
- Affected units
- 888
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 (8)
- SUITE
- MAVERICK
- ELITE
- LEGEND
- LANDAU
- CRUISE MASTER
- AURORA
- CRUISE AIR
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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