The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighNHTSA·11V075000·Announced 2011-01-21

T & E 56 Semi-Trailer Recalled for Refrigerator Fire Risk

T&E is recalling one 2007 56 Semi-Trailer because the Norcold 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 3/5 (High).

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (fire hazard) where injury has not yet been reported, fitting the criteria for a High severity score.

Plain-English summary

T&E Enterprises is recalling one 2007 T & E 56 Semi-Trailer equipped with a 1200-series Norcold refrigerator. The recall addresses a defect in the refrigerator's safety system, which is designed to shut off power when high temperatures are detected to prevent a potential fire.

The defect involves the sensing algorithm or thermal switch used to stop power to the refrigerator. These devices may not respond quickly enough to shut off power if high temperatures are detected due to a possible hydrogen gas leak. This delay could allow a fire to start.

Owners of the affected vehicle should contact Norcold dealers to receive a remedy free of charge. T&E is working with Norcold to identify and notify affected owners, though a specific owner notification schedule has not yet been provided. Owners may also contact Norcold directly at 1-800-767-9101 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
T & E 56 SEMI-TRAILER
Brand
T & E
Manufacturer
T&E ENTERPRISES
Category
Vehicle — Recreational Vehicle
Hazard
Affected units
1

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)

  • 56 SEMI-TRAILER

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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