Recall 10V573000 — EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER Defect in 2000-2009 FEATHERLITE TRAILER
RECALL This recall affects up to 4 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 10V573000 |
| Manufacturer | FEATHERLITE, INC. |
| Vehicles Affected | 4 |
| Component | EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
Defect Description
FEATHERLITE TRAILERS IS RECALLING CERTAIN TRAILERS 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
THE SENSING ALGORITHM OR THERMAL SWITCH INSTALLED TO SHUT OFF POWER TO THE REFRIGERATOR WHEN HIGH TEMPERATURES ARE DETECTED DUE TO A POSSIBLE HYDROGEN GAS LEAK MAY NOT SHUT OFF IN SUFFICIENT TIME TO PREVENT A FIRE.
Remedy
FEATHERLITE TRAILERS IS WORKING WITH NORCOLD TO IDENTIFY AND NOTIFY ANY AFFECTED OWNERS. OWNERS WILL BE INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT NORCOLD DEALERS TO RECEIVE THE REMEDY FREE OF CHARGE. PLEASE SEE NORCOLD'S DEFECT REPORT 10E-049 FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. THE RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMBER 9, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NORCOLD AT 1-800-767-9101 OR FEATHERLITE TRAILERS AT 1-877-903-1444.
Related Recalls for FEATHERLITE
| Campaign | Vehicle | Component | Date | Affected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24V931000 | 2023 FEATHERLITE 9807 | EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:OVEN/STOVE/COOKTOP | 30 | |
| 23V320000 | 2022 FEATHERLITE HORSE TRAILER | EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:OVEN/STOVE/COOKTOP | 317 | |
| 12V201000 | 2008 FEATHERLITE 8261 | SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY | 153 | |
| 11V396000 | 2012 FEATHERLITE TRAILER | POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY | 127 | |
| 10V615000 | 2006 FEATHERLITE LIVING QUARTER | EQUIPMENT | 57 | |
| 05V280000 | 2006 FEATHERLITE XL-II | EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER:LPG SYSTEMS:WATER HEATER | 110 | |
| 04V248000 | 2002 FEATHERLITE H3-45S1 | EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER | 26 | |
| 04V253000 | 2003 FEATHERLITE 1648 | STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS | 209 | |
| 03V501000 | 2003 FEATHERLITE 1075 | SERVICE BRAKES, AIR | 9 | |
| 03V462000 | 2003 FEATHERLITE 4940 | EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER | 498 |