Vehicle recall 10V563000 · November 16, 2010

Four Winds Mandalay, Damon Astoria Pacific and 6 more models

The population of refrigerators being addressed contains either a sensing algorithm or thermal switch to shut off power to the refrigerator when high temperatures are detected in…

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Summary: Tmc is recalling certain model year 2004-2011 damon and four winds recreational vehicles equipped with 1200-series norcold refrigerators. The population of refrigerators being addressed contains either a sensing algorithm or thermal switch to shut off power to the refrigerator when high temperatures are detected in order to prevent a potential fire. The response times of the sensor algorithm and thermal switch devices to stop power are not sufficient.
Consequence: The sensing algorithm or thermal switch installed to shut off power to the refrigerator when high temperatures are detected due to a possible hydrogen gas leak, may not shut-off in sufficient time to prevent a fire.
Remedy: Tmc is working with norcold to identify and notify any affected owners. Owners will be instructed to contact norcold dealers to receive the remedy free of charge. Please see norcold's defect report 10E-049 for additional nformation. The recall began on January 12, 2011. Owners may contact norcold at 1-800-767-9101 or thor motor coach at 1-877-855-2867.
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.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 10V563000
Reported to NHTSA: November 16, 2010
Filed by: THOR MOTOR COACH
Owner notification: January 12, 2011
Vehicles potentially affected: 3,488
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Equipment › Recreational vehicle/trailer

Recall 10V563000 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.

Damon Astoria Pacific (2005-2009): 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005
Damon Essence (2008): 2008
Damon Tuscany (2005-2009): 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005
Four Winds Mandalay (2004-2009): 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004
Four Winds Presidio (2004-2008): 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004
Four Winds Serrano (2009-2011): 2011, 2010, 2009
Four Winds Valencia (2006-2007): 2007, 2006
Four Winds Windsport (2006-2007): 2007, 2006

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