- The problem
- 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.
- The 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.
- The fix
- 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.
Equipment & accessories
2011 Open Range Open Range Equipment problems
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 2011 Open Range Open Range's equipment & accessories with NHTSA - 50% of all its complaints, most recently on September 1, 2011. They describe 0 crashes, 0 fires and 2 injuries. Trailer hitches, mobility equipment, accessories and aftermarket parts.
- Complaints
- 1
- Recalls
- 2
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 2
- Deaths
- 0
Equipment recalls for the 2011 Open Range Open Range
- The problem
- Open range is recalling certain model year 2011 journeyer, open range, and roamer recreational vehicles manufactured from july 1, 2010, through september 20, 2010, equipped with atwood 35 series range ovens. A potential exists for a small fracture within the line delivering gas to the oven cavity burner. Such a fracture may cause propane gas to leak from the line.
- The risk
- A propane leak in the presence of an ignition source could result in a fire and/or explosion causing property damage and/or personal injury.
- The fix
- Open range is working with atwood and will replace or repair the stoves free of charge. The safety recall began on october 28, 2010. Owners may contact atwood at 1-574-266-4749.
Equipment complaints
Cpsc# i1180447a. 2011 Open range fifth wheel trailer. Consumer stated that the cabinet above the commode has a sharp pointed end, an he and his wife have been injured numerous times, including indentations on the head and almost being knocked unconscious. The consumer also stated the dump valve can not be moved, with out the use of two people. *Ln updated 09/27/11 *bf the consumer stated the heating vent was too close to the bath tub. Updated 01/03/12
Open Range Open Range equipment complaints by year
Open Range equipment problems, every yearSource: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data