2011 Open Range Rolling Thunder Recalls, Complaints & Specs
1 safety recall lists the 2011 Open Range Rolling Thunder, and owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
1 safety recall for the 2011 Open Range Rolling Thunder
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Recreational vehicle/trailer (equipment)
Open range is recalling certain model year 2009-2011 open range, residential and rolling thunder recreational vehicles equipped with 1200-series norcold refrigerators. The population of refrigerators being addressed contains either a sensing algorithm or thermal switch to shut off power to the refrigerator when high temperatures are…
Remedy: Open range is working with norcold to get the units repaired free of charge. Please see norcold's defect report 10e-049. The safety recall began on march 2, 2011. Owners may contact norcold at 1-800-767-9101.
2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2011 Open Range Rolling Thunder have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 8,500 miles. Complaints peaked in 2011 with 1 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“The frame has several cracks in the area where the suspension attaches. I just noticed them after reading on a forum that this is an ongoing problem.”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, November 17, 2015 · Unknown or other
“Tl* the contact owns a 2011 open rage rolling thunder rv. The contact stated that when driving at various speeds he noticed that the vehicle would start bucking back and forth. The vehicle was taken t”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, October 11, 2011 · Structure
Compare Open Range Rolling Thunder model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Open Range Rolling Thunder model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 Open Range Rolling Thunder | 1 | 0 |
| 2010 Open Range Rolling Thunder | 2 | 0 |
| 2011 Open Range Rolling Thunder | 1 | 2 |
Checking a specific 2011 Open Range Rolling Thunder
How do I know if my 2011 Open Range Rolling Thunder has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 1 campaign currently lists the 2011 Open Range Rolling Thunder; your car may already have been repaired under it.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Open Range dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 10V524000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
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Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.