Showhauler Motorhomes Recalled for Refrigerator Fire Risk
Showhauler is recalling 2003-2006 motorhomes equipped with specific Norcold refrigerators because the safety shutoff mechanism may not prevent fires caused by 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 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 serious risk, warranting a Severe classification.
Plain-English summary
Showhauler Trucks Inc. is recalling certain 2003-2006 Showhauler Motorhomes 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 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 safety recall began on May 9, 2011.
Showhauler 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
- SHOWHAULER MOTORHOME
- Brand
- SHOWHAULER
- Manufacturer
- SHOWHAULER TRUCKS INC.
- Category
- Vehicle — Motorhome
- Hazard
- Affected units
- 5
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)
- MOTORHOME
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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