DEFECT #1 - EQUIPMENT
Posted on: 2011-02-10DescriptionKing of the road 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.
ConsequenceThe 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.
Corrective ActionKing of the road 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 january 14, 2011. Owners may contact norcold at 1-800-767-9101.
NotesOwners 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 .
DEFECT #2 - EQUIPMENT
Posted on: 2010-11-12DescriptionKing of the road is recalling certain recreational vehicles manufactured from november 1, 2004, through june 30, 2006, and equipped with dimplex electraflame, symphony, or optiflame branded electric fireplaces, stoves, and fireplace inserts. The plug in remote control receiver for the fireplace can overheat.
ConsequenceThis could result in a fire.
Corrective ActionKing of the road is working with dimplex and will provide owners a free replacement plug-in remote control kit. The safety recall began on february 1, 2011. Owners may contact king of the road at 1-800-400-9840 or dimplex north america customer service at 1-888-346-7539.
NotesOwners 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 .