Key Takeaway

REFRIGERATOR/FIRE/NORCOLD by GLENDALE RECREATIONAL VEHICLES was recalled on September 26, 2008. What to do: GLENDALE RV IS WORKING WITH NORCOLD TO REPAIR THESE REFRIGERATORS (PLEASE SEE 08E030). NORCOLD WILL PROVIDE THERMAL SWITCH KITS TO OWNERS ALONG WITH T...

NHTSA Ongoing

REFRIGERATOR/FIRE/NORCOLD

Recalled: September 26, 2008 ~137 units affected 08V492

Description

GLENDALE RV IS RECALLING 137 MY 1999-2001 GOLDEN FALCON FIFTH WHEEL TRAVEL TRAILERS 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

GLENDALE RV IS WORKING WITH NORCOLD TO REPAIR THESE REFRIGERATORS (PLEASE SEE 08E030). NORCOLD WILL PROVIDE THERMAL SWITCH KITS TO OWNERS ALONG WITH THE NECESSARY FORMS AND INSTRUCTIONS. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NORCOLD AT 1-800-767- 9101 OR GLENDALE RV AT 1-519-245-1600.

Products Affected

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Company Information

GLENDALE RECREATIONAL VEHICLES

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What remedy is available for this recall?

The listed remedy for this recall is: GLENDALE RV IS WORKING WITH NORCOLD TO REPAIR THESE REFRIGERATORS (PLEASE SEE 08E030). NORCOLD WILL PROVIDE THERMAL SWITCH KITS TO OWNERS ALONG WITH THE NECESSARY FORMS AND INSTRUCTIONS. OWNERS MAY...

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