Recall 10V524000 — EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER Defect in 2009-2011 OPEN RANGE ROLLING THUNDER
RECALL This recall affects up to 264 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 10V524000 |
| Manufacturer | OPEN RANGE R.V. COMPANY |
| Vehicles Affected | 264 |
| Component | EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
Defect Description
OPEN RANGE IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2009-2011 OPEN RANGE, RESIDENTIAL AND ROLLING THUNDER RECREATIONAL VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 1200-SERIES NORCOLD REFRIGERATORS. THE POPULATION OF REFRIGERATORS BEING ADDRESSED CONTAINS EITHER A SENSING ALGORITHM OR THERMAL SWITCH TO SHUT OFF POWER TO THE REFRIGERATOR WHEN HIGH TEMPERATURES ARE DETECTED IN ORDER TO PREVENT A POTENTIAL FIRE. THE RESPONSE TIMES OF THE SENSOR ALGORITHM AND THERMAL SWITCH DEVICES TO STOP POWER ARE NOT SUFFICIENT.
Safety Consequence
AN INSUFFICIENT RESPONSE TIME CAN RESULT IN POWER NOT BEING SHUT-OFF IN SUFFICIENT TIME TO PREVENT A FIRE, WHICH HAS THE POTENTIAL TO IGNITE RESULTING IN PERSONAL INJURY AND/OR VEHICLE AND PROPERTY DAMAGE.
Remedy
OPEN RANGE IS WORKING WITH NORCOLD TO GET THE UNITS REPAIRED FREE OF CHARGE. PLEASE SEE NORCOLD'S DEFECT REPORT 10E-049. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 2, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NORCOLD AT 1-800-767-9101.
Related Recalls for OPEN RANGE
| Campaign | Vehicle | Component | Date | Affected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17V748000 | 2010 OPEN RANGE RESIDENTIAL | EQUIPMENT | 1,719 | |
| 16V115000 | 2014 OPEN RANGE LIGHT | EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS | 1,956 | |
| 16V112000 | 2013 OPEN RANGE JOURNEYER | EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER | 387 | |
| 15V840000 | 2015 OPEN RANGE 3X | EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS | 39 | |
| 15V834000 | 2015 OPEN RANGE 3X | EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS | 180 | |
| 15V302000 | 2013 OPEN RANGE RESIDENTIAL | EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER:LPG SYSTEMS:LINES AND FITTINGS | 47 | |
| 15V308000 | 2015 OPEN RANGE 3X | EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER | 122 | |
| 14V195000 | 2014 OPEN RANGE LF319 | EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER:LPG SYSTEMS:LINES AND FITTINGS | 65 | |
| 14V254000 | 2014 OPEN RANGE LF319 | EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER:LPG SYSTEMS:LINES AND FITTINGS | 12 | |
| 13V413000 | 2013 OPEN RANGE TRAVEL TRAILER | LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH | 9,600 |