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NHTSA Recall 11V103000: Recreational vehicle/trailer (equipment)

SHOWHAULER TRUCKS INC. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 5 vehicles. It affects 2003–2006 Showhauler Motorhome.

5
vehicles potentially affected
1
model affected
2011
owners notified (May 9)
NHTSA campaign11V103000
ComponentEQUIPMENT › RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
Report receivedJanuary 18, 2011
Owner notificationMay 9, 2011
Initiated byNHTSA Office of Defects Investigation

Defect

Showhauler is recalling certain 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

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

Showhauler is working with norcold to identify and notify any affected owners. Owners will be instructed to contact norcold dealers to receive the remedy free of charge. Please see norcold's defect report 10e-049 for additional information. The safety recall began on may 9, 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 11V103000

Make and modelModel years
Showhauler Motorhome2003, 2004, 2005, 2006

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.