Recall 11V052 affects 2 2006 Space Craft Fifth Wheel Trailer RVs with delayed Norcold refrigerator shutoff and fire risk. Free remedy through Norcold dealers.
Space Craft is recalling 2 2006 Fifth Wheel Trailer recreational vehicles equipped with 1200-series Norcold refrigerators because the high-temperature shutoff system does not respond fast enough. A delayed shutoff can leave the refrigerator powered during a hydrogen gas leak and raise the risk of fire; the dealer repair will be free once Space Craft makes it available.
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What's wrong?
The Norcold 1200-series refrigerator in the 2006 Space Craft Fifth Wheel Trailer is the RV appliance that keeps food cold while the trailer is parked or traveling. It also has built-in high-temperature protection: a sensing algorithm or thermal switch that is supposed to cut power when the refrigerator gets too hot.
On affected trailers, that shutoff protection does not react fast enough. The refrigerator detects high temperature, but the sensor algorithm or thermal switch takes too long to stop power. That delay means heat remains in the refrigerator system longer than intended, which defeats the safeguard meant to prevent a fire.
There is no warning sign before failure. The recall does not give owners a sound, light, smell, or performance change to watch for before the refrigerator protection responds too slowly.
Who's affected?
| 2006 Space Craft Fifth Wheel Trailer | Recreational vehicle/trailer |
|---|---|
| Units affected | 2 |
Not every 2006 Space Craft Fifth Wheel Trailer is on the list. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific trailer is included.
What's the safety risk?
If the refrigerator overheats from a hydrogen gas leak, the shutoff algorithm or thermal switch can fail to cut power fast enough to prevent a fire. Stop using the refrigerator until the recall repair is complete, and call the dealer for repair guidance. Repair will be free at any franchised Space Craft dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2006 Space Craft Fifth Wheel Trailer is included in this recall.
- Contact Space Craft or Norcold at 1-800-767-9101 to confirm the free repair path for the 1200-series Norcold refrigerator.
- Schedule the refrigerator shutoff repair that fixes the sensor or thermal-switch response problem tied to high temperatures.
- Bring the recall notice if you have it. If not, reference recall number 11V052 when you call.
- Keep the trailer away from heat sources and avoid using the refrigerator until the recall repair is complete.
What happens at the repair
Space Craft worked with Norcold to identify and notify affected owners. The source remedy directs owners to contact a Norcold dealer for the free refrigerator remedy. At that visit, the dealer addresses the 1200-series Norcold refrigerator shutoff protection tied to high-temperature detection, so power is cut off as required by the recall. Parts and labor are covered under the recall once the remedy is available for the included VIN. The filing does not give a separate repair time or a reimbursement program for prior out-of-pocket repairs.
Timeline
| January 21, 2011 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| May 16, 2011 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 11V052?
Recall 11V052 covers 2 2006 Space Craft Fifth Wheel Trailer recreational vehicles equipped with 1200-series Norcold refrigerators. The refrigerator shutoff sensor or thermal switch can respond too slowly when high temperatures are detected from a hydrogen gas leak, creating fire risk. Norcold dealers provide the remedy free of charge.
What should I do if my 2006 Space Craft Fifth Wheel Trailer is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific trailer is included in recall 11V052. If it is, contact a Norcold dealer for the free refrigerator remedy. Reference recall number 11V052 when you call, and use Norcold's customer line at 1-800-767-9101 if you need help finding service.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Space Craft's remedy states that owners will be instructed to contact Norcold dealers to receive the refrigerator remedy free of charge. Federal recall law also requires the recall repair to be performed at no cost to the owner.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is fire. In recall 11V052, the refrigerator's sensing algorithm or thermal switch can fail to shut off power fast enough when high temperatures are detected from a hydrogen gas leak. Confirm your VIN, then arrange the free Norcold dealer remedy if your trailer is included.
What if I bought this Space Craft trailer used?
The free recall remedy still applies. Recall coverage follows the vehicle, not the first owner. Since the safety recall began on May 16, 2011, check your VIN even if you never received the original owner notice, then reference recall 11V052 when contacting a Norcold dealer.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/11V052000 |
|---|---|
| Space Craft customer service | 1-800-767-9101 |
| NHTSA recall # | 11V052 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 11V052000 |
Source documents
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Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF) - Download Defect / Noncompliance Notice (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on June 3, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →