Potential Norcold recall on Refrigerators

[g_man1146]

Hi Ralph,

Nice to hear from you! My 1999 LXi has the 1200LRIM (about 20 #'s
shy of the serial # cut off point) and Norcold paid to have a new
cooling unit unstalled two years ago. They are still attempting to
locate the remaining units and offering $50.00 free propane and free
replacement of the entire cooling unit. Here is a reprint of the
information:

" 1200LR and 1200LRIM Series Models
Norcold has voluntarily recalled 1200LR and 1200LRIM model
gas/electric refrigerators built from 1996 through March of 1999.
Affected models have a cooling unit serial number (found on the
solution chamber and viewed through the refrigerator vent door
outside the RV) from 70000-1008700.

The defect is a potential cooling unit leak caused during AC
electric mode operation. If a leak occurs, the refrigerator's
cooling performance will deteriorate and a yellow powder residue
will be evident at the cooling unit's heating element. Because
extended operation of a leaking cooling unit in the AC electric mode
may result in a fire, immediate replacement of the cooling unit is
required.

We regret any inconvenience this may cause, and want to assure that
your refrigerator provides you years of safe, reliable and
dependable service.

An affected refrigerator without a leak must still be serviced to
have its cooling unit replaced to prevent any potential future
problem.

Persons owning one of the affected models should:

1. Immediately switch the refrigerator's controls to the manual mode
and select LP gas as its method of operation.

2. Open the outside access panel and unplug the electric cord from
the refrigerator.

3. Contact a Dealer/Service Center to arrange a service date as soon
as possible. The cooling unit will be replaced. There is no charge
for parts and labor.

4. Call Norcold at 1-800-767-9101: with any questions; to obtain the
location of the nearest Norcold Service Center; or if the
Dealer/Service Center fails to, or is unable to, remedy this defect
without charge or within a reasonable time."


Thanks for bringing this up as BB used these in several years
coaches.

Rich D. '99LXi43' CT



--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "Ralph L. Fullenwider"
wrote:
>
> FYI...the 1200 series Norcolds have a recall: "NORCOLD HAS
> VOLUNTARILY RECALLED 1200LR & 1200LRIM MODEL GAS/ELECTRIC
> REFRIGERATORS BUILT FROM 1996 THROUGH MARCH OF 1999." "THE DEFECT
> IS A POTENTIAL COOLING UNIT LEAK CAUSED DURING AC ELECTRIC MODE
> OPERATION."
>
> Check with Norcold if you have installed the above refrigerators
to be
> certain of the validity of the above.
>
> Safe travels,
>
> Ralph and Charolette Fullenwider
> Ralph's RV Solutions, Duncan, Oklahoma
> http://home.swbell.net/rlf47/index.htm
>