NHTSA Recall 02V276009: Recreational vehicle/trailer (equipment) and equipment
THOR INDUSTRIES reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 54,224 vehicles. It affects 4 models including the General Coach Travel Trailer.
| NHTSA campaign | 02V276009 |
|---|---|
| Components | EQUIPMENT › RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER; EQUIPMENT |
| Report received | December 2, 2002 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Certain travel trailers and fifth wheel trailers equipped with norcold refrigerator cooling units. These refrigerators can experience a break down in a rubber seal within the gas valve. As the rubber seal ages, a leak may occur, allowing propane gas to accumulate in the burner area.
Safety risk
The consequence can result in a fire, possibly causing serious injury or death.
Remedy
Norcold will notify its customers and provide a replacement gas valve free of charge. 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 1-800-667-3005.
Notes
Also, customers can contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety outline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Vehicles covered by recall 02V276009
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| General Coach Travel Trailer | 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995 |
| Thor Dutchmen | 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995 |
| Thor Four Winds | 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995 |
| Thor Travel Trailer | 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995 |
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.