NHTSA Recall 10V524000: Recreational vehicle/trailer (equipment)
OPEN RANGE R.V. COMPANY reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 264 vehicles. It affects 4 models including the Highland Ridge FW Open Range.
| NHTSA campaign | 10V524000 |
|---|---|
| Component | EQUIPMENT › RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER |
| Report received | October 25, 2010 |
| Owner notification | March 2, 2011 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
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 detected in order to prevent a potential fire. The response times of the sensor algorithm and thermal switch devices to stop power are not sufficient.
Safety risk
An insufficient response time can result in power not being shut-off in sufficient time to prevent a fire, which has the potential to ignite resulting in personal injury and/or vehicle and property damage.
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.
Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .
Vehicles covered by recall 10V524000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Highland Ridge FW Open Range | 2010 |
| Open Range Open Range | 2009, 2011 |
| Open Range Residential | 2009, 2010, 2011 |
| Open Range Rolling Thunder | 2009, 2010, 2011 |
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.