Recalls for 2001 K-z New Vision Ultra Sport

DEFECT #1 - EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE

Posted on: 2008-07-23
Description
Kzrv is recalling 332 my 1999-2001 travel trailers equipped with norcold refrigerators.  A fatigue failure in the section of the cooling unit which contains the refrigerant could allow the liquid solution to slowly leak.

Consequence
Extended operation of a leaking cooling unit could lead to a fire from gas which might escape.

Corrective Action
Kzrv is working with norcold to repair these refrigerators (please see 08e030).  Norcold will provide thermal switch kits to owners along with the necessary forms and instructions.  Owners may contact norcold at 1-800-767- 9101 or kzrv at 1-800-768-4016.

Notes
Customers may 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: 2009-08-27
Description
Kzrv is recalling model year 2001-2003 recreational trailers equipped with norcold model 1200lrim refrigerators, manufactured from march 1, 2001 to december 31, 2002, with serial numbers between 1273701 and 1536607, non-consecutively.  A fatigue failure in the section of the cooling unit which contains the refrigerant could allow the liquid solution to slowly leak.  If a leak occurs and the refrigerator continues to be operated after solution circulation has ceased the heat source could generate very high temperatures.  At such high temperatures, the cooling unit could rupture.  

Consequence
If a leak occurs and the unit is continues to operate, hydrogen gas may be expelled and can be ignited, resulting in a fire, possibly causing serious injury or death.

Corrective Action
Kzrv is working with norcold and will notify owners and the vehicle's refrigerator will be repaired free of charge (please see 09e-027).  Owners may contact norcold's recall center 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 .