1990-1995 Viking Northwind recall: recreational vehicle/trailer

Viking Rv, Inc. reported this safety recall on November 19, 2002. It covers about 711 vehicles.

vehicles affected: 711
reported: Nov 19, 2002

Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer

What is wrong: Certain pop-up campers equipped with norcold refrigerator cooling units model numbers 442, 443, 452, ev452, 453, 462, ev462, 463, ev463, 482, ev482, 483, ev483, 874, and 875 manufactured between january 1987 and may 1995. These refrigerators can experience a break down in a rubber seal within the gas valve. As the rubber seal ages, a leak may occur, allowing propane gas to accumulate in the burner area.
Risk: The consequence can result in a fire, possibly causing serious injury or death.
Remedy: Norcold will notify its customers and provide a replacement gas valve 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 norcold service center at 1‑800‑667‑3005.

Recall number 02V276005

Affected vehicles

Viking Northwind 1990-1995 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995

Questions about recall 02V276005

Is there a recall on the 1990-1995 Viking Northwind recreational vehicle/trailer?

Yes. Recall 02V276005, reported on November 19, 2002, covers about 711 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 02V276005?

Norcold will notify its customers and provide a replacement gas valve 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 norcold service center at 1‑800‑667‑3005.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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