Recall 11V-080: 2003 Marathon Custom 2- Room
MARATHON HOMES CORP. recall for equipment, reported to NHTSA on Jan 26, 2011, covering about 1 vehicles.
The problem
Marathon homes corp. (Marathon) is recalling one motorhome, model year 2003 custom 2 - room, 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
Marthon 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 february 15, 2011. Owners may contact norcold at 1-800-767-9101.
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 <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .
Recall details
| Manufacturer | MARATHON HOMES CORP. |
|---|---|
| Component | Equipment |
| Recall started by | NHTSA (Office of Defects Investigation) |
| NHTSA campaign number | 11V080000 |
Vehicles in this recall
Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 11V-080?
Marathon homes corp. (Marathon) is recalling one motorhome, model year 2003 custom 2 - room, 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.
How is recall 11V-080 fixed?
Marthon 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 february 15, 2011. Owners may contact norcold at 1-800-767-9101.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.