Alfa Recall 02V276007: Equipment, Recreational Vehicle/trailer

NHTSA recall 02V276007 · announced December 3, 2002 · filed by Alfa Leisure,inc. · 4 units affected

The problem

CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES EQUIPPED WITH NORCOLD REFRIGERATOR COOLING UNITS MODEL NUMBERS 462. 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

NORCOLD WILL NOTIFY ITS CUSTOMERS AND PROVIDE A REPLACEMENT GAS VALVE FREE OF CHARGE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN DECEMBER 26, 2002. 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 OR ALFA AT 909-628-5574.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

Notes

ALSO, CUSTOMERS CAN CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATON'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT-(1-888-3278-4236).

Vehicles covered by this recall

• 1992 Alfa Gold
• 1995 Alfa Gold
• 1993 Alfa Toyhouse
• 1994 Alfa Toyhouse

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.