The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighNHTSA·11V231000·Announced 2011-04-08

Prevost Le Mirage XL 2 Motor Coaches Recalled for Refrigerator Fire Risk

Geomarc is recalling 2007 Prevost Le Mirage XL 2 motor coaches equipped with specific Norcold refrigerators because the safety shut-off mechanism may not prevent a fire caused by 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 the source text does not report any injuries or fatalities, aligning with the rubric for High severity.

Plain-English summary

Geomarc, Inc. is recalling certain model year 2007 Prevost Le Mirage XL 2 motor coaches equipped with 1200-AC Series Norcold refrigerators. The recall addresses a defect in the refrigerators' safety systems, which are designed to shut off power when high temperatures are detected to prevent potential fires.

The source text states that the response times of the sensor algorithm and thermal switch devices used to stop power are not sufficient. Consequently, these devices may not shut off the refrigerator in sufficient time to prevent a fire if a hydrogen gas leak causes high temperatures.

Geomarc 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 18, 2011. Owners may contact Geomarc at 1-256-272-0441 or Norcold at 1-256-355-2090 for additional information.

The recalled product

Product
PREVOST LE MIRAGE XL 2
Brand
PREVOST
Manufacturer
GEOMARC, INC.,
Category
Vehicle — Motor Coach
Hazard
Affected units
2

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)

  • LE MIRAGE XL 2

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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