Classic Winnebagos & Vintage RVs
Topic Boards => Info Articles => Topic started by: joanfenn on November 28, 2012, 07:14 PM
Came across this while I was killing time this afternoon. Who knows who it might help out.
1988 WINNEBAGO MINNIE WINNIE EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE (Change Vehicle (http://www.automotix.net/autorepair/recalls.html)) The following EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE recall/defect on 1988 WINNEBAGO MINNIE WINNIE vehicles was reported to the National Highway Traffic Safety administration on 2002-12-10. For more information contact the National Highway Traffic Safety administration or the US Department of Transportation. See recall summary below.
Build Years/Makes/Models: [/t][/t] 1987 - 1996 WINNEBAGO BRAVE 1987 - 1996 WINNEBAGO MINNIE WINNIE 1987 - 1996 WINNEBAGO MINNIE 1987 - 1996 ITASCA SUNDANCER 1987 - 1996 ITASCA SUNRISE 1987 - 1996 ITASCA SPIRIT
| UNits affected: [/t] 1531
| Recall Number: [/t] 02V277005
| Summary: [/t] CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES EQUIPPED WITH NORCOLD REFRIGERATOR COOLING UNITS MODEL NUMBERS 1200LR AND 1200RIM WITH SERIAL NUMBERS BETWEEN 700000 AND 1008700 . THESE REFRIGERATORS CAN EXPERIENCE LOW CYCLE FATIGUE FAILURE WHICH CAN LEAD TO THE LIQUID SOLUTION SLOWLY LEAKING FROM THE SEALED, PRESSURIZED COOLING UNIT THROUGH A SMALL CRACK.
| Consequence: [/t] IF A LEAK OCCURS AND THE UNIT IS CONTINUALLY OPERATED, HYDROGEN GAS MAY BE EXPELLED AND CAN BE IGNITED, RESULTING IN A FIRE, POSSIBLY CAUSING SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.
| Remedy: [/t] NORCOLD WILL NOTIFY ITS CUSTOMERS AND PROVIDE A REPLACEMENT COOLING UNIT 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 NOROLD SERVICE AT 1-800-667-3005 OR WINNEBAGO AT 641-585-3535.
| Notes: [/t] ALSO, CUSTOMERS CAN CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4326).
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Thank you for sharing this!