NHTSA Recall 08V256000: Recreational vehicle/trailer (equipment)
GENERAL COACH AMERICA, INC. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 1 vehicles. It affects 2000 General Coach Corsair Excella.
| NHTSA campaign | 08V256000 |
|---|---|
| Component | EQUIPMENT › RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER |
| Report received | June 5, 2008 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
General coach is recalling 1 my 2000 corsair excella trailer equipped with norcold refrigerators. A fatigue failure in the section of the cooling unit which contains the refrigerant could allow the liquid solution to slowly leak.
Safety risk
Extended operation of a leaking cooling unit could lead to a fire from gas which might escape.
Remedy
General coach s working with norcold to repair these refrigerators. Norcold will provide thermal switch kits to owners along with the necessary forms and instructions. The manufacturer has not yet provided an owner notification schedule. Owners may contact norcold at 1-800-767-9101 or general coach at 1-800-842-0622.
Notes
Customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Vehicles covered by recall 08V256000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| General Coach Corsair Excella | 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.