Recall 10V565000: 2008–2011 Dutchmen Grand Junction and 1 other model

Report received

Nov 16, 2010

Manufacturer

Dutchmen manufacturing, inc.

Potentially affected

455vehicles

Model years

2008–2011

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

Dutchmen is recalling certain model year 2008-2011 grand junction and 2011 voltage 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

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

Dutchmen 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 safety recall began on december 10, 2010. Owners may contact norcold at 1-800-767-9101 or dutchmen at 1-574-537-0700.

Affected model years

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

• 2008 Dutchmen Grand Junction1 complaints
• 2009 Dutchmen Grand Junction1 complaints
• 2010 Dutchmen Grand Junction4 complaints
• 2011 Dutchmen Grand Junction1 complaints
• 2011 Dutchmen Voltage1 complaints