Recall 02V277006 — EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER Defect in 1997-1999 K-Z SPORTSMEN
RECALL This recall affects up to 245 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 02V277006 |
| Manufacturer | K.Z. INC. |
| Vehicles Affected | 245 |
| Component | EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER |
| Affected Vehicles |
Defect Description
CERTAIN FIFTH WHEEL AND TRAVEL TRAILERS EQUIPPED WITH NORCOLD REFRIGERATOR COOLING UNITS MODEL NUMBERS 1200LR AND 1200RIM WITH SERIAL NUMBERS BETWEEN 700000 AND 1008700. THESE REFRIGERATORS CAN EXPERIENCE LOW CYCLE FATIGUE FAILURE WHICH CAN LEAD TO THE LIQUID SOLUTION SLOWLY LEAKING FROM THE SEALED, PRESSURIZED COOLING UNIT THROUGH A SMALL CRACK.
Safety Consequence
IF A LEAK OCCURS AND THE UNIT IS CONTINUALLY OPERATED, HYDROGEN GAS MAY BE EXPELLED AND CAN BE IGNITED, RESULTING IN A FIRE, POSSIBLY CAUSING SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.
Remedy
NORCOLD WILL NOTIFY ITS CUSTOMERS AND PROVIDE A REPLACEMENT COOLING UNIT FREE OF CHARGE. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT NORCOLD SERVICE CENTER AT 1-800-667-3005.
Related Recalls for K-Z
| Campaign | Vehicle | Component | Date | Affected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17V518000 | 2017 K-Z SPORTSTER | TIRES | 23 | |
| 11V022000 | 2004 K-Z SPORTSMEN | EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER | 1,798 | |
| 10V559000 | 2003 K-Z SPORTSMEN | EQUIPMENT | 552 | |
| 09V336000 | 2001 K-Z NEW VISION ULTRA SPORT | EQUIPMENT | 230 | |
| 08V330000 | 2000 K-Z NEW VISION | EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER | 332 | |
| 07V145000 | 2007 K-Z SPORTSMEN | STRUCTURE | 285 |