Recall 08V492000 — EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER Defect in 1999-2001 GLENDALE GOLDEN FALCON
RECALL This recall affects up to 137 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 08V492000 |
| Manufacturer | GLENDALE RECREATIONAL VEHICLES |
| Vehicles Affected | 137 |
| Component | EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
Defect 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.
Safety 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.
Related Recalls for GLENDALE
| Campaign | Vehicle | Component | Date | Affected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08V661000 | 2006 GLENDALE TITANIUM | EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER | 1,665 | |
| 07V273000 | 2003 GLENDALE TITANIUM | EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER | 1,686 | |
| 06V420000 | 2006 GLENDALE TITANIUM | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 90 | |
| 00V241000 | 1995 GLENDALE GOLDEN FALCON | TRAILER HITCHES | 420 | |
| 99V152000 | 1998 GLENDALE TRAVELAIRE | SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC | 239 |