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NHTSA Recall 01V091006: Recreational vehicle/trailer (equipment)

DODGEN INDUSTRIES, INC. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 240 vehicles. It affects 1999–2000 Dodgen Born Free.

240
vehicles potentially affected
1
model affected
NHTSA campaign01V091006
ComponentEQUIPMENT › RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
Report receivedMarch 30, 2001
Initiated byNHTSA Office of Defects Investigation

Defect

Vehicle description: motor homes equipped with norcold refrigerator cooling units model numbers n841, n821, n641, and n621. These refrigerators can experience a cooling system leak caused by operation in the AC electric mode. If a leak occurs, the cooling performance of the refrigerator will deteriorate, requiring immediate replacement of the cooling unit.

Safety risk

Extended operation of a leaking cooling unit in the AC electric mode can result in a fire.

Remedy

Norcold will inspect and replace the refrigerator cooling units. Norcold will conduct the owner notification. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact norcold service center at 1-800-767-9101 or dodgen at 1-800-247-1835.

Notes

Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Vehicles covered by recall 01V091006

Make and modelModel years
Dodgen Born Free1999, 2000

Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.