EquipmentRecall 02V-276 · General Coach and Thor vehicles

THOR INDUSTRIES recall 02V-276 covers 54,224 General Coach and Thor vehicles for a equipment problem, reported to NHTSA on December 2, 2002.

Vehicles repairedNo manufacturer report yet

Vehicles affected54,2244 models

ReportedDec 2, 2002Owner notice date not listed

Complaints since0Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 02V276009 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.

What's wrong

The problem

CERTAIN TRAVEL TRAILERS AND FIFTH WHEEL TRAILERS EQUIPPED WITH NORCOLD REFRIGERATOR COOLING UNITS. THESE REFRIGERATORS CAN EXPERIENCE A BREAK DOWN IN A RUBBER SEAL WITHIN THE GAS VALVE. AS THE RUBBER SEAL AGES, A LEAK MAY OCCUR, ALLOWING PROPANE GAS TO ACCUMULATE IN THE BURNER AREA.

The risk

THE CONSEQUENCE CAN RESULT IN A FIRE, POSSIBLY CAUSING SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.

What to do

The fix

NORCOLD WILL NOTIFY ITS CUSTOMERS AND PROVIDE A REPLACEMENT GAS VALVE FREE OF CHARGE. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT NORCOLD SERVICE CENTER AT 1-800-667-3005.

ALSO, CUSTOMERS CAN CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY OUTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

4 models

Vehicles in this recall

General Coach Travel Trailer1987, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995

Thor Dutchmen1987, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995

Thor Four Winds1987, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995

Thor Travel Trailer1987, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995

Built from January 1, 1987 to June 30, 1995. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.