4 recalls found. |
DEFECT #1 - EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE
Posted on: 2002-11-07
Description
Certain motor homes equipped with norcold refrigerator cooling units model numbers 1200lr and 1200rim with serial numbers between 700000 and 1008700 and manufactured between december 1996 and february 1999. These refrigerators can experience low cycle fatigue failure which can lead to the liquid solution slowly leaking from the sealed, pressurized cooling unit through a small crack.
Consequence
If a leak occurs and the unit is continually operated, hydrogen gas may be expelled and can be ignited, resulting in a fire, possibly causing serious injury or death.
Corrective Action
Norcold will notify its customers and provide a replacement cooling unit free of charge. Owner notification began november 11, 2002. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact norcold service center at 1-800-667-3005.
Notes
Also, customers cancontact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
DEFECT #2 - TRAILER HITCHES
Posted on: 2000-05-05
Description
Vehicle description: motor home coaches. The trailer hitch may be inadequately welded to the chassis frame.
Consequence
Personal injury or property damage could occur in the event the trailer hitch separates from the chassis frame while towing a trailer or other vehicle.
Corrective Action
Dealers will inspect the welds and, if necessary, reweld the trailer hitch properly.
Notes
Owner notification began may 4, 2000.owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact blue bird at 1-912-825-2021. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
DEFECT #3 - SUSPENSION
Posted on: 1999-06-30
Description
Vehicle description: motor homes equipped with ridewell tag axles. Some of the ridewell tag axle and suspension assemblies have the brake s-cams incorrectly installed.
Consequence
This condition could increase the stopping distance of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Owners will be provided with instructions for inspecting the brake s-cam and if found incorrect, instructions for correction of the s-cam installation.
Notes
Owner notification began july 27, 1999.owners who do not receive the inspection and correction instructions within a reasonable time should contact blue bird at 1-912-822-2242. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
DEFECT #4 - EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE:LPG FURNACE
Posted on: 1998-07-31
Description
Vehicle description: motor homes equipped with aqua-hot heating systems, model 431-3 zone with engine loop. Fiberglass insulating material located under the burner head on the floor of the heater enclosure, can become soaked with fluids (ethylene glycol and/or diesel fuel).
Consequence
If an electrical short occurs, a fire could result.
Corrective Action
Dealers will remove the insulation from beneath the diesel heating unit as well as from behind the control thermostat and air-conditioning heating element access covers.
Notes
Owner notification began august 12, 1998.owners who take their motor homes to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact bird bird at 1-912-8925-2021 or vehicle systems inc. At 1-800-685-4289.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).