- 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.
Vehicle safety record
2011 Open Range Residential Problems, complaints & recalls
No owner complaints about the 2011 Open Range Residential have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 1 recall, the latest in October 2010 for the recreational vehicle / trailer.
NHTSA data checked
CAbout as many problems as a typical Residential year, for its age
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
2011 Open Range Residential recalls 1
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
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No complaints about the 2011 Open Range Residential yet
No owner has filed a complaint about this vehicle with NHTSA. If yours has a problem, share it here and report it to NHTSA.
Open Range Residential: every year compared
All Residential years2011 Open Range Residential vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 Open Range Residential | 0 | 1 | C | |
| 2011 Open Range Rolling Thunder | 2 | 1 | C | Compare |
| 2011 Open Range Open Range | 2 | 2 | F | Compare |
| 2011 Open Range Roamer | 2 | 1 | D | Compare |
More sales usually means more complaints, so compare similar vehicles of the same year. The grade compares each vehicle with its own model's other years.
Questions about the 2011 Open Range Residential
Does the 2011 Open Range Residential have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2011 Open Range Residential: recreational vehicle / trailer (October 2010). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
How many complaints has the 2011 Open Range Residential had?
None have been filed with NHTSA so far.
Is the 2011 Open Range Residential a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 50 out of 100 (grade C: about as many problems as a typical Open Range Residential year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
What should I do if my 2011 Open Range Residential has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: 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