Key Takeaway

REFRIGERATOR/FIRE/NORCOLD by GENERAL COACH AMERICA, INC. was recalled on June 6, 2008. What to do: GENERAL COACH S WORKING WITH NORCOLD TO REPAIR THESE REFRIGERATORS. NORCOLD WILL PROVIDE THERMAL SWITCH KITS TO OWNERS ALONG WITH THE NECESSARY FORMS...

NHTSA Ongoing

REFRIGERATOR/FIRE/NORCOLD

Recalled: June 6, 2008 ~1 units affected 08V256

Description

GENERAL COACH IS RECALLING 1 MY 2000 CORSAIR EXCELLA TRAILER EQUIPPED WITH NORCOLD REFRIGERATORS. A FATIGUE FAILURE IN THE SECTION OF THE COOLING UNIT WHICH CONTAINS THE REFRIGERANT COULD ALLOW THE LIQUID SOLUTION TO SLOWLY LEAK.

Injuries / Consequence

EXTENDED OPERATION OF A LEAKING COOLING UNIT COULD LEAD TO A FIRE FROM GAS WHICH MIGHT ESCAPE.

Remedy

GENERAL COACH S WORKING WITH NORCOLD TO REPAIR THESE REFRIGERATORS. NORCOLD WILL PROVIDE THERMAL SWITCH KITS TO OWNERS ALONG WITH THE NECESSARY FORMS AND INSTRUCTIONS. THE MANUFACTURER HAS NOT YET PROVIDED AN OWNER NOTIFICATION SCHEDULE. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NORCOLD AT 1-800-767-9101 OR GENERAL COACH AT 1-800-842-0622.

Products Affected

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Vehicles

Company Information

GENERAL COACH AMERICA, INC.

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Is this recall still active?

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How do I check if my product is affected?

Compare the model number, lot code, serial number, or date range listed in the recall notice with the information on your product's label or packaging. For vehicles, check your VIN at NHTSA.gov/Recalls.

What remedy is available for this recall?

The listed remedy for this recall is: GENERAL COACH S WORKING WITH NORCOLD TO REPAIR THESE REFRIGERATORS. NORCOLD WILL PROVIDE THERMAL SWITCH KITS TO OWNERS ALONG WITH THE NECESSARY FORMS AND INSTRUCTIONS. THE MANUFACTURER HAS NOT YET PR...

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