Featherlite 2000–2009 Equipment recall
Recalled November 18, 2010 · NHTSA recall 10V573000 · Featherlite
Description
FEATHERLITE TRAILERS IS RECALLING CERTAIN TRAILERS 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.
What to do
FEATHERLITE TRAILERS 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 DECEMBER 9, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NORCOLD AT 1-800-767-9101 OR FEATHERLITE TRAILERS AT 1-877-903-1444.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →