Recall 08V256000 — EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER Defect in 2000-2000 GENERAL COACH CORSAIR EXCELLA
RECALL This recall affects up to 1 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 08V256000 |
| Manufacturer | GENERAL COACH AMERICA, INC. |
| Vehicles Affected | 1 |
| Component | EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER |
| Affected Vehicles |
Defect 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.
Safety 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.
Related Recalls for GENERAL COACH
| Campaign | Vehicle | Component | Date | Affected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10V647000 | 2010 GENERAL COACH ABC - M1235 | STEERING:COLUMN | 12 | |
| 10V062000 | 2005 GENERAL COACH LO-TRANS | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 66 | |
| 07V318000 | 2007 GENERAL COACH CITATION RESORT | EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS | 19 | |
| 04V599000 | 2004 GENERAL COACH M1030L | EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS | 111 | |
| 04V275000 | 2002 GENERAL COACH M1035L | SEATS | 90 | |
| 01V361000 | 1997 GENERAL COACH LOTRAN | SUSPENSION:REAR | 128 | |
| 02V276009 | 1992 GENERAL COACH TRAVEL TRAILER | EQUIPMENT | 54,224 | |
| 03V450000 | 2002 GENERAL COACH CITATION SUPREME | EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER | 371 | |
| 03V451000 | 2000 GENERAL COACH CORSAIR | EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER | 21 | |
| 04V521000 | 2002 GENERAL COACH M1035 | EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY | 231 |