GLENDALE RV IS RECALLING 137 MY 1999-2001 GOLDEN FALCON FIFTH WHEEL TRAVEL TRAILERS EQUIPPED WITH NORCOLD REFRIGERATORS. A FATIGUE FAILURE IN THE SECTION OF THE COOLING UNIT WHICH CONTAINS THE REFRIGERANT COULD ALLOW THE LIQUID SOLUTION TO SLOWLY LEAK.
Safety risk
EXTENDED OPERATION OF A LEAKING COOLING UNIT COULD LEAD TO A FIRE FROM GAS WHICH MIGHT ESCAPE.
Manufacturer remedy
GLENDALE RV IS WORKING WITH NORCOLD TO REPAIR THESE REFRIGERATORS (PLEASE SEE 08E030). NORCOLD WILL PROVIDE THERMAL SWITCH KITS TO OWNERS ALONG WITH THE NECESSARY FORMS AND INSTRUCTIONS. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NORCOLD AT 1-800-767- 9101 OR GLENDALE RV AT 1-519-245-1600.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: FIFTH WHEEL TRAVEL TRAILERS. THE BRAKE WIRES MAY BE PINCHED BETWEEN THE FRAME AND THE UNDERBELLY WHICH COULD CAUSE CHAFING OF THE WIRE.
Safety risk
THIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE AN ELECTRICAL SHORT OR BRAKE FAILURE.
Manufacturer remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE TRAILERS AND WILL TRIM THE UNDERBELLY BACK AND PROTECT THE WIRE FROM ANY SHARP EDGES. IF THE WIRE IS CHAFED IN ANY WAY, IT WILL BE REPLACED.
Owner complaints
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No complaints recorded for this model year.
Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.