Recall 11V-103: 2003–2006 Showhauler Motorhome

SHOWHAULER TRUCKS INC. recall for equipment, reported to NHTSA on Jan 18, 2011, covering about 5 vehicles.

NHTSA number
11V-103
Report date
Jan 18, 2011
Vehicles affected
5
Owners notified
May 9, 2011

The problem

Showhauler is recalling certain recreational vehicles 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.

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

Showhauler 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 may 9, 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

ManufacturerSHOWHAULER TRUCKS INC.
ComponentEquipment › Recreational Vehicle/Trailer
Recall started byNHTSA (Office of Defects Investigation)
NHTSA campaign number11V103000

Vehicles in this recall

VehicleModel years
Showhauler Motorhome2003, 2004, 2005, 2006All 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 11V-103?

Showhauler is recalling certain recreational vehicles 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.

How is recall 11V-103 fixed?

Showhauler 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 may 9, 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.