Vehicle recall 02V276009 · December 2, 2002
Thor Dutchmen, Thor Four Winds and 2 more models
Certain travel trailers and fifth wheel trailers equipped with norcold refrigerator cooling units.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Certain travel trailers and fifth wheel trailers equipped with norcold refrigerator cooling units. These refrigerators can experience a break down in a rubber seal within the gas valve. As the rubber seal ages, a leak may occur, allowing propane gas to accumulate in the burner area.
- Consequence
- The consequence can result in a fire, possibly causing serious injury or death.
- Remedy
- Norcold will notify its customers and provide a replacement gas valve free of charge. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact norcold service center at 1-800-667-3005.
- Notes
- Also, customers can contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety outline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 02V276009
- Reported to NHTSA
- December 2, 2002
- Filed by
- THOR INDUSTRIES
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 54,224
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Equipment › Recreational vehicle/trailer; Equipment
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- General Coach Travel Trailer (1987-1995): 1995, 1994, 1993, 1992, 1991, 1990, 1989, 1988, 1987
- Thor Dutchmen (1987-1995): 1995, 1994, 1993, 1992, 1991, 1990, 1989, 1988, 1987
- Thor Four Winds (1987-1995): 1995, 1994, 1993, 1992, 1991, 1990, 1989, 1988, 1987
- Thor Travel Trailer (1987-1995): 1995, 1994, 1993, 1992, 1991, 1990, 1989, 1988, 1987
Has your General Coach been repaired?
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