NHTSA recall 18E013000 · Equipment
Equipment › Recreational vehicle/trailer
Reported Mar 7, 20181,582 vehicles affectedNorcold Inc.Built Sep 15, 2017 – Feb 15, 2018
The defect
Norcold Inc. (Norcold) is recalling certain Norcold refrigerators, models N305, N305.3, N306 and N306.3, part number 635690. These refrigerators have gas valve port screws that may be missing or loose allowing propane to leak inside the passenger compartment when the refrigerator is used in gas mode.
The risk
A propane leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
The remedy
Norcold will notify the recreational vehicle manufacturers that purchased the affected refrigerators, and dealers for those manufacturers will inspect the gas valves, tightening them if necessary, free of charge. The recall began on March 29, 2018. Owners may contact Norcold customer service at 1-800-767-9101.