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2007-2008 Triple E Rv Empress and Triple E Rv Topaz recall: recreational vehicle/trailer

Triple E Recreational Vehicles reported this safety recall on March 1, 2011. It covers about 2 vehicles.

vehicles affected
2
reported
Mar 1, 2011
owners notified
Feb 22, 2011

Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer

What is wrong
Triple e is recalling certain model year 2007 empress and model year 2008 topaz motor homes 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.
Risk
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
Triple e 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 february 28, 2011. Owners may contact norcold at 1‑800‑767‑9101.

Recall number 11V138000

Affected vehicles

Questions about recall 11V138000

Is there a recall on the 2007-2008 Triple E Rv Empress and Triple E Rv Topaz recreational vehicle/trailer?

Yes. Recall 11V138000, reported on March 1, 2011, covers about 2 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 11V138000?

Triple e 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 february 28, 2011. Owners may contact norcold at 1‑800‑767‑9101.

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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