Vehicle recall 11V085000 · February 2, 2011
King of the Road Crown, Marquis and 2 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…
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- King of the road is recalling certain 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
- King of the road 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 information. The recall began on January 14, 2011. Owners may contact norcold 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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 11V085000
- Reported to NHTSA
- February 2, 2011
- Filed by
- KING OF THE ROAD
- Owner notification
- January 14, 2011
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 761
- Initiated by
- NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation
- Components
- Equipment
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- King of the Road Crown (1997-2007): 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004, 2003, 2002, 2001, 2000, 1999, 1998, 1997
- King of the Road Marquis (1997-2007): 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004, 2003, 2002, 2001, 2000, 1999, 1998, 1997
- King of the Road Royal Villa (1997-2007): 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004, 2003, 2002, 2001, 2000, 1999, 1998, 1997
- King of the Road Royalite (1997-2007): 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004, 2003, 2002, 2001, 2000, 1999, 1998, 1997
Has your King of the Road been repaired?
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NHTSA’s VIN search doesn’t show recalls that were already repaired, recalls more than 15 years old, or some small manufacturers’ recalls. A King of the Road dealer can also check your VIN. Recall repairs are free.