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Norcold 1992–1999 Equipment recall
Recalled October 18, 1999 · NHTSA recall 99E036000 · Norcold
Hazard
THIS CRACKING CAN LEAD TO AN OPEN FRACTURE IN THE BRASS NUT, POTENTIALLY ALLOWING PROPANE GAS TO LEAK.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REMOVE THE SWIVEL NUT/PRESSURE TAP COMPONENT AND REPLACE WITH A REMEDY KIT.
Units
127,035 units
Description
EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION: GAS/ELECTRIC ABSORPTION REFRIGERATORS USED IN RECREATIONAL VEHICLES AND CAMPING TRAILERS. THE SWIVEL NUT WHICH IS AN INTEGRAL CONNECTION COMPONENT OF A PRESSURE TAP DEVICE HAS "STRESS CORROSION CRACKING."
What to do
DEALERS WILL REMOVE THE SWIVEL NUT/PRESSURE TAP COMPONENT AND REPLACE WITH A REMEDY KIT.
Product
Norcold 322 · Norcold 323 · Norcold N260 · Norcold N260.3 · Norcold N300 · Norcold N300.3 · Norcold REFRIGERATOR
Manufacturer(s)
Norcold Inc.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →