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SevereNHTSA·11V069000·Announced 2011-02-04

Dynamax Dyna Aire Fifth Wheels Recalled for Refrigerator Fire Risk

Dynamax is recalling 2009-2010 Dyna Aire fifth wheels equipped with specific Norcold refrigerators because the safety shut-off mechanism may not prevent a fire from a hydrogen gas leak.

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 potential fire hazard in a vehicle, which aligns with the rubric criterion for 'significant injury/property-damage reports' or structural/functional defects posing severe risk, warranting a score of 4.

Plain-English summary

Dynamax Corporation is recalling certain model year 2009 and 2010 Dyna Aire fifth wheels equipped with 1200-series Norcold refrigerators. The recall addresses a defect in the refrigerators' safety systems, specifically the sensing algorithm or thermal switch designed to shut off power when high temperatures are detected.

The defect involves the response time of these safety devices. The source text states that the response times are not sufficient to stop power in time to prevent a potential fire, which may be caused by a possible hydrogen gas leak. The recall began on January 14, 2011.

Dynamax 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. For additional information, owners may refer to Norcold's defect report 10E-049 or contact Norcold at 1-800-767-9101. Owners may also contact the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
DYNAMAX DYNA AIRE
Brand
DYNAMAX
Manufacturer
DYNAMAX CORPORATION
Category
Vehicle — Recreational Vehicle
Hazard
Affected units
14

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)

  • DYNA AIRE

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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