Recall 10V524000: 2009–2011 Open Range Rolling Thunder and 2 other models

Report received

Oct 25, 2010

Manufacturer

Open range r.v. Company

Potentially affected

264vehicles

Model years

2009–2011

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

Open range is recalling certain model year 2009-2011 open range, residential and rolling thunder 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.

Possible consequence

An insufficient response time can result in power not being shut-off in sufficient time to prevent a fire, which has the potential to ignite resulting in personal injury and/or vehicle and property damage.

Remedy

Open range is working with norcold to get the units repaired free of charge. Please see norcold's defect report 10e-049. The safety recall began on march 2, 2011. Owners may contact norcold at 1-800-767-9101.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 2010 Highland Ridge FW Open Range0 complaints
• 2009 Open Range Open Range0 complaints
• 2011 Open Range Open Range2 complaints
• 2009 Open Range Rolling Thunder0 complaints
• 2010 Open Range Rolling Thunder0 complaints
• 2011 Open Range Rolling Thunder2 complaints