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2009 FLEETWOOD AMERICAN ALLEGIANCE Recall - Campaign #11V074000

 
Auto Recalls For Consumers

2009 FLEETWOOD AMERICAN ALLEGIANCE RECALL - #11V074000

RECALL FOR EQUIPMENT : RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER

FLEETWOOD RV IS RECALLING CERTAIN 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.

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Vehicle 2009 FLEETWOOD AMERICAN ALLEGIANCE
Manufacturer FLEETWOOD RV, INC.
Manufactured between 1/1/1900 - 1/1/1900
Recalled on 2/8/2011
Influenced by OFFICE OF DEFECTS INVESTIGATION
Owners Notified on 6/6/2011
# Affected 88
Recalled for EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
 
Description FLEETWOOD RV IS RECALLING CERTAIN 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.
Consequences THE SENSING ALGORITHM OR THERMAL SWITCH DESIGNED TO SHUT OFF POWER TO THE REFRIGERATOR WHEN HIGH TEMPERATURES ARE DETECTED MAY NOT ACTIVATE IN SUFFICIENT TIME TO PREVENT A FIRE.
Corrective action FLEETWOOD RV 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 SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 6, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NORCOLD AT 1-800-767-9101.
Notes OWNERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV .
See also 2009 FLEETWOOD AMERICAN ALLEGIANCE Recall for EQUIPMENT, OTHER, LABELS

2009 FLEETWOOD AMERICAN ALLEGIANCE Recall for EQUIPMENT, OTHER, LABELS

2009 FLEETWOOD AMERICAN ALLEGIANCE Recall for EQUIPMENT, OTHER, LABELS
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