2002 FORETRAVEL U320 RECALL - #09V299000
RECALL FOR EQUIPMENT
FORETRAVEL IS RECALLING 1 MODEL YEAR 2002 U320 RECREATIONAL VEHICLE EQUIPPED WITH A NORCOLD MODEL 1200LRIM REFRIGERATOR, 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.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
2002 FORETRAVEL U320 |
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| Manufacturer |
FORETRAVEL, INC. |
| Manufactured between |
1/1/1900 - 1/1/1900 |
| Recalled on |
7/29/2009 |
| Influenced by |
OFFICE OF DEFECTS INVESTIGATION |
| Owners Notified on |
9/23/2008 |
| # Affected |
1 |
| Recalled for |
EQUIPMENT |
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| Description |
FORETRAVEL IS RECALLING 1 MODEL YEAR 2002 U320 RECREATIONAL VEHICLE EQUIPPED WITH A NORCOLD MODEL 1200LRIM REFRIGERATOR, 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. |
| Consequences |
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 |
FORETRAVEL IS WORKING WITH NORCOLD AND NORCOLD 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 . |
| See also |
2002 FORETRAVEL U320 Recall for VISIBILITY, WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
2002 FORETRAVEL U320 Recall for VISIBILITY, WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER, MOTOR
2002 FORETRAVEL U320 Recall for EQUIPMENT, RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
2002 FORETRAVEL U320 Recall for EQUIPMENT, RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
2002 FORETRAVEL U320 Recall for EQUIPMENT, RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
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