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Recall 02V276009 scope

Affected units
54,224
Vehicles identified
36
Makes involved
2
Model years
9

Recall 02V276009

MIDWAY COMMERCIAL VEHICLES(DIV. OF HANOVER) • EQUIPMENT • reported Dec 2, 2002 • • 54,224 units affected

Remedy pending

View official record on NHTSA.gov · federal source of truth

Campaign
02V276009
Manufacturer
MIDWAY COMMERCIAL VEHICLES(DIV. OF HANOVER)
Component
EQUIPMENT
Makes
GENERAL COACH, THOR
Model Years
1987–1995
Affected Units
54,224
Country
US
Data As Of
Apr 5, 2026

What this recall is about, in plain English

CERTAIN TRAVEL TRAILERS AND FIFTH WHEEL TRAILERS EQUIPPED WITH NORCOLD REFRIGERATOR COOLING UNITS. THE CONSEQUENCE CAN RESULT IN A FIRE, POSSIBLY CAUSING SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH. NORCOLD WILL NOTIFY ITS CUSTOMERS AND PROVIDE A REPLACEMENT GAS VALVE FREE OF CHARGE.

Synthesized from the NHTSA defect summary, consequence, and remedy fields shown below.

Should you be worried?

This recall describes a safety risk and the remedy is still pending. Affected vehicles should be parked or driven only as needed until the manufacturer issues guidance. Always verify directly with the manufacturer or your dealer using the campaign number.

Risk Summary (Consequence)

THE CONSEQUENCE CAN RESULT IN A FIRE, POSSIBLY CAUSING SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.

Defect Summary

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.

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.

Key Dates

Report Date
Dec 2, 2002
Owner Notification
Unknown
Remedy Available
Unknown

Affected Vehicles

36 vehicles under this recall

Make Model Year
GENERAL COACH TRAVEL TRAILER 1995
GENERAL COACH TRAVEL TRAILER 1994
GENERAL COACH TRAVEL TRAILER 1993
GENERAL COACH TRAVEL TRAILER 1992
GENERAL COACH TRAVEL TRAILER 1991
GENERAL COACH TRAVEL TRAILER 1990
GENERAL COACH TRAVEL TRAILER 1989
GENERAL COACH TRAVEL TRAILER 1988
GENERAL COACH TRAVEL TRAILER 1987
THOR DUTCHMEN 1995
THOR DUTCHMEN 1994
THOR DUTCHMEN 1993
THOR DUTCHMEN 1992
THOR DUTCHMEN 1991
THOR DUTCHMEN 1990
THOR DUTCHMEN 1989
THOR DUTCHMEN 1988
THOR DUTCHMEN 1987
THOR FOUR WINDS 1995
THOR FOUR WINDS 1994
THOR FOUR WINDS 1993
THOR FOUR WINDS 1992
THOR FOUR WINDS 1991
THOR FOUR WINDS 1990
THOR FOUR WINDS 1989
THOR FOUR WINDS 1988
THOR FOUR WINDS 1987
THOR TRAVEL TRAILER 1995
THOR TRAVEL TRAILER 1994
THOR TRAVEL TRAILER 1993
THOR TRAVEL TRAILER 1992
THOR TRAVEL TRAILER 1991
THOR TRAVEL TRAILER 1990
THOR TRAVEL TRAILER 1989
THOR TRAVEL TRAILER 1988
THOR TRAVEL TRAILER 1987

Official Sources & Documents

Links to NHTSA.gov and Part 573 recall reports when available — hosted by NHTSA, not TruckCodex

Documents hosted on nhtsa.gov. Links open in a new tab.

How to Act on This Recall

How to verify your vehicle is affected

  1. Find your VIN. Locate your 17-character Vehicle Identification Number on the lower-left corner of your windshield, on the driver's-door jamb sticker, or on your vehicle registration. The VIN is the only reliable way to confirm whether a specific vehicle falls under a recall — make/model/year alone is not enough.
  2. Check your VIN on this site. Enter the VIN at /vin/ to see every open recall tied to your specific vehicle, including 02V276009. Our lookup pulls directly from the NHTSA recall database and refreshes daily.
  3. Cross-reference with the official NHTSA recall search. For a second source of truth, run the same VIN through https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls. If both this site and NHTSA show the same campaign as open for your VIN, it applies — schedule the repair.
  4. Contact your dealer if affected. Bring the campaign number, your VIN, and your registration to an authorized dealer for the make. The dealer performs the remedy at no cost. If you've already paid for a related repair, bring the receipt — the manufacturer is required to reimburse pre-recall repairs that addressed the same defect.

Frequently asked questions about recall 02V276009

What does this recall mean for me as a vehicle owner? ▾
Recall 02V276009 means the manufacturer has identified a defect or noncompliance that may affect your vehicle. Repair work is performed at no cost to you under 49 U.S.C. § 30120. You don't have to do anything until you receive an owner notification letter, but you can act sooner if you want — bring this campaign number to your dealer.
Is this recall under remedy yet? ▾
Not yet — as of the last NHTSA refresh on this page, no remedy date is on file. Affected owners should monitor their mail for the manufacturer's notification letter and contact a dealer in the meantime.
How do I find out if my specific VIN is affected? ▾
Run your VIN through our VIN check tool to see all open recalls tied to your specific vehicle, including this one. NHTSA also offers an official lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Both pull from the same federal source.
Who pays for the recall remedy? ▾
The manufacturer pays. Federal law requires the manufacturer to repair, replace, or refund the affected vehicle or component at no cost to the owner — including parts, labor, and reasonable diagnostic time. If a dealer tries to charge you for a recall remedy, contact the manufacturer's customer line first, then NHTSA at 1-888-327-4236.
What if I've already had repair work done that addresses this issue? ▾
Save the receipt. Federal law requires the manufacturer to reimburse you for pre-recall repairs that addressed the same defect, subject to the reimbursement window the manufacturer publishes in its notification letter (typically the first refund period covers repairs going back to the earliest awareness date). Submit the receipt directly to the manufacturer with your VIN and the campaign number.
How do I check the recall status by VIN? ▾
Use our VIN lookup tool — it returns every open recall, including completion status when the manufacturer reports it. The result also links back to each campaign's detail page.
What if this recall isn't fixed and I sell the vehicle? ▾
You're not legally required to complete a recall before selling a used vehicle, but most state titling agencies and many dealers will run a VIN check during the sale. Disclose the open recall to the buyer in writing — undisclosed safety recalls are a common basis for post-sale fraud claims.
Where can I see all recalls for GENERAL COACH DUTCHMEN 1987? ▾
Browse all GENERAL COACH recalls on this site, or visit the manufacturer's page to filter by year and component.

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