Recall 10V573000: 2000, 2004, 2006, 2009 Featherlite Trailer

Report received

Nov 18, 2010

Manufacturer

Featherlite, inc.

Potentially affected

4vehicles

Model years

2000, 2004, 2006, 2009

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

Featherlite trailers is recalling certain trailers 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

Featherlite trailers 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 december 9, 2010. Owners may contact norcold at 1-800-767-9101 or featherlite trailers at 1-877-903-1444.

Affected model years

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

• 2000 Featherlite Trailer0 complaints
• 2004 Featherlite Trailer1 complaints
• 2006 Featherlite Trailer1 complaints
• 2009 Featherlite Trailer1 complaints