Recall 08V-264: 2000 Travel Units 3300FB-5, 2000 Travel Units 3600FB-5

TRAVEL UNITS INC. recall for equipment, reported to NHTSA on Jun 13, 2008, covering about 2 vehicles.

NHTSA number
08V-264
Report date
Jun 13, 2008
Vehicles affected
2
Owners notified
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The problem

Travel units is recalling 2 my 2000 models 3300fb-5 and 3600fb-5 motor homes equipped with norcold refrigerators. A fatigue failure in the section of the cooling unit which contains the refrigerant could allow the liquid solution to slowly leak.

The risk

Extended operation of a leaking cooling unit could lead to a fire from gas which might escape.

The fix

Travel units is working with norcold to repair these refrigerators. Norcold will provide thermal switch kits to owners along with the necessary forms and instructions. The manufacturer has not yet provided an owner notification schedule for this campaign. Owners may contact norcold at 1-800-767-9101 or travel units at 1-574-293-8785.

Notes

Customers 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.

Recall details

ManufacturerTRAVEL UNITS INC.
ComponentEquipment › Recreational Vehicle/Trailer
Recall started bythe manufacturer
NHTSA campaign number08V264000

Vehicles in this recall

VehicleModel years
Travel Units 3300FB-52000All years
Travel Units 3600FB-52000All years

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 08V-264?

Travel units is recalling 2 my 2000 models 3300fb-5 and 3600fb-5 motor homes equipped with norcold refrigerators. A fatigue failure in the section of the cooling unit which contains the refrigerant could allow the liquid solution to slowly leak.

How is recall 08V-264 fixed?

Travel units is working with norcold to repair these refrigerators. Norcold will provide thermal switch kits to owners along with the necessary forms and instructions. The manufacturer has not yet provided an owner notification schedule for this campaign. Owners may contact norcold at 1-800-767-9101 or travel units at 1-574-293-8785.

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.