Investigation · Closed
NORCOLD, INC ABSORPTION REFRIGERATORS
Manufacturer: Norcold Inc.
This investigation led to a recall
NHTSA links this probe to recall campaign 09V443000.
Read the recall: what is defective and the free fix →What NHTSA is examining
On 03/25/08 norcold filed a defect report stating certain absorption refrigerators may experience a refrigerant leak.if a refrigerator continues to operate without refrigerant liquid, very high temperatures can occur possibly leading to a fire.as many of these refrigerators are installed in recreational vehicles, a fire can cause personal injury to the vehicle occupants and extensive property damage. Rmd mailed information request letters to 21 vehicle manufacturers on 6/17/2008.of those responses, monaco coach, coachmen, travel units, & winnebago had filed defect reports prior to receiving rmd's notice, alfa leisure's letter was returned as they went out of business on 4/30/2008, and several companies were boat modifiers that would not file defect reports with nhtsa.10 vehicle manufacturers filed a defect report with nhtsa and notified their customer base accordingly. This equipment query is closed. Ir responses can be found below or in the document repository.
Vehicles under investigation
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation records, updated daily. An investigation is not a determination that a defect exists; many probes close without a recall.