The Recall Desk
SevereNHTSA·11V269000·Announced 2011-05-05

Haulmark Motor Coach Recall Addresses Refrigerator Fire Risk

Haulmark is recalling 2003-2010 motor coaches equipped with specific Norcold refrigerators because the safety shut-off mechanism may not prevent fires from hydrogen gas leaks.

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 addresses a defect that may fail to prevent a fire, which constitutes a significant injury/property-damage risk under the rubric for vehicle recalls.

Plain-English summary

Haulmark Motor Coach is recalling certain recreational vehicles manufactured between 2003 and 2010. The recall affects vehicles equipped with 1200 Series Norcold refrigerators. A total of 668 units are affected by this safety recall.

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.

Owners should contact Norcold dealers to receive the remedy free of charge. Haulmark is working with Norcold to identify and notify affected owners. The safety recall began on May 25, 2011. Owners may also contact the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
HAULMARK MOTOR COACH
Brand
HAULMARK
Manufacturer
HAULMARK MOTOR COACH
Category
Vehicle — Recreational Vehicle
Hazard
Affected units
668

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)

  • MOTOR COACH

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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