NHTSA Recall 11V080000: Equipment
MARATHON HOMES CORP. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 1 vehicles. It affects 2003 Marathon Custom 2- Room.
| NHTSA campaign | 11V080000 |
|---|---|
| Component | EQUIPMENT |
| Report received | January 26, 2011 |
| Owner notification | February 15, 2011 |
| Initiated by | NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation |
Defect
Marathon homes corp. (marathon) is recalling one motorhome, model year 2003 custom 2 - room, equipped with a 1200-series norcold refrigerator. The refrigerator 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
The sensing algorithm or thermal switch installed to shut off power to the refrigerator when high temperatures are detected due to a possible hydrogen gas leak may not shut off in sufficient time to prevent a fire.
Remedy
Marthon is working with norcold to identify and notify the affected owner. The owner will be instructed to contact a norcold dealer to receive the remedy free of charge. Please see norcold's defect report 10e-049 for additional information. The safety recall began on february 15, 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 11V080000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Marathon Custom 2- Room | 2003 |
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.