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Vehicle recall 02V279001 · October 22, 2002

Jayco Designer FW, Designer MH and 9 more models

On certain travel trailers, motor homes, and fifth wheel campers equipped with norcold refrigerator cooling units, model numbers N841, N821, N641, and N621.

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

Summary
On certain travel trailers, motor homes, and fifth wheel campers equipped with norcold refrigerator cooling units, model numbers N841, N821, N641, and N621. These refrigerators can experience a cooling system leak caused by operation in the AC electric mode. If a leak occurs, the cooling performance of the refrigerator will deteriorate, requiring immediate replacement of the cooling unit.
Consequence
Extended operation of a leaking cooling unit in the AC electric mode can result in a fire.
Remedy
Norcold will inspect and replace the refrigerator cooling units. 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 at 1-800-767-9101 or jayco at 1-574-825-0608.
Notes
Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

Recall details

NHTSA campaign
02V279001
Reported to NHTSA
October 22, 2002
Filed by
JAYCO, INC.
Vehicles potentially affected
5,830
Initiated by
the manufacturer
Components
Equipment › Recreational vehicle/trailer
Recall 02V279001 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

Vehicles covered

As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.

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