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🔥 Fire riskNHTSA 11V140📅 Mar 1, 2011

2005 New Horizons Fifth Wheel Trailer recall: equipment

⚠️ What's wrong

New horizons is recalling one model year 2005 Fifth Wheel Trailer equipped with a 1200-SERIES norcold refrigerator. The refrigerator 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.

💥 The 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.

🔧 The fix

New horizons is working with norcold to identify and notify the affected owner. The owner will be instructed to contact a norcold dealer to receive the remedy free of charge. Please see norcold's defect report 10E-049 for additional information. The safety recall began on march . Owners may contact norcold at 1-800-767-9101.

Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
NHTSA campaign
11V140000
Manufacturer
NEW HORIZONS RV CORPORATION
Vehicles affected
1
Component
EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
Owner phone
1-800-767-9101
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Mar 4, 2011
Built
Sep 1, 2004 – Sep 30, 2005
Recall started by
ODI
Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov .

Vehicles in this recall

Is your car affected? Recalls apply to specific VINs. Check my VIN

FAQ

Is the 11V140 recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)

Which vehicles are included in recall 11V140?

2005 New Horizons Fifth Wheel Trailer. 1 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized New Horizons dealer to book the free repair or call the manufacturer at 1-800-767-9101.