WASHINGTON -- Tiffin Motorhomes has recalled 528 Allegro motorhomes equipped with Norcold refrigerators to correct a problem with leaking coolant, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration announced.
The recall involves motorhomes equipped with Norcold Model 1200LR and 1200LRIM refrigerators manufactured after Dec. 1, 2001, bearing serial numbers between 1273701 and 1536607.
A fatigue failure in the section of the cooling unit which contains the refrigerant could allow the liquid solution to slowly leak. If a leak occurs and the refrigerator continues to be operated after solution circulation has ceased, the heat source could generate very high temperatures and cause the cooling unit to rupture.
Consequently, if a leak occurs and the unit continues to operate, hydrogen gas may be expelled and can be ignited. That could result in a fire possibly causing serious injury or death.
Tiffin is working with Norcold to notify owners and the vehicle's refrigerator will be repaired free of charge by Norcold.
For more information, people may call Norcold's Recall Center at 800.767.9101. Reference recall No. 09E-027.
SOURCE: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration announcement