Winnebago · Canada · Crit
Winnebago Adventurer, Chieftain +5 more: Other
Affects Winnebago Adventurer, Chieftain, Journey, Ultimate Advantage, Brave, Ultimate Freedom, Journey DL · 2001–2003 — about 33 vehicles.
The hazard
On certain motorhomes equipped with a Norcold Inc. refrigerator, a fatigue crack 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, hydrogen gas may be expelled and can be ignited. This could result in a fire, causing property damage, personal injury, or death. Correction: Dealers will retrofit the cooling unit with a thermal switch kit.
What to do
Contact your dealer; the remedy details were not included in the filing.
Critical — crash/injury risk now
High — injury risk; see remedy
Moderate — fix at next service
Low — minor / informational