2011 OPEN RANGE ROLLING THUNDER — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
2
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2011 OPEN RANGE ROLLING THUNDER
The 2011 OPEN RANGE ROLLING THUNDER has received a total of 2 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER. The most commonly reported problem area is the Structurebody (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2011 OPEN RANGE ROLLING THUNDER
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 2011 OPEN RANGE ROLLING THUNDER, potentially affecting up to 264 vehicles.
Recall 10V524000 — EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
| 264 vehicles affected
Defect: 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...
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.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2011 OPEN RANGE ROLLING THUNDER
2 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2011 OPEN RANGE ROLLING THUNDER. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Structurebody | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Unknown Or Other | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
THE FRAME HAS SEVERAL CRACKS IN THE AREA WHERE THE SUSPENSION ATTACHES. I JUST NOTICED THEM AFTER READING ON A FORUM THAT THIS IS AN ONGOING PROBLEM.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 OPEN RAGE ROLLING THUNDER RV. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS HE NOTICED THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD START BUCKING BACK AND FORTH. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THEY ADVISED HIM THAT THERE WAS A FRACTURE IN THE FRAME ON THE PASSENGER SIDE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND THEY OFFERED NO ASSISTANCE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 2,500.
Safety Rating for the 2011 OPEN RANGE ROLLING THUNDER
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2011 OPEN RANGE ROLLING THUNDER in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2011 OPEN RANGE ROLLING THUNDER
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2011 OPEN RANGE ROLLING THUNDER
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the OPEN RANGE ROLLING THUNDER
- 2009 OPEN RANGE ROLLING THUNDER — 0 complaints
- 2010 OPEN RANGE ROLLING THUNDER — 0 complaints
- 2011 OPEN RANGE ROLLING THUNDER (current)
Other OPEN RANGE Models
- OPEN RANGE ROAMER — 5 total complaints
- OPEN RANGE 345RLS — 4 total complaints
- OPEN RANGE 25TH — 3 total complaints
- OPEN RANGE LF319 — 3 total complaints
- OPEN RANGE 3X — 2 total complaints
- OPEN RANGE OPEN RANGE — 2 total complaints
- OPEN RANGE TRAVEL TRAILER — 2 total complaints
- OPEN RANGE FIFTH WHEEL — 1 total complaint