Recall 11V140 covers 1 2005 New Horizons Fifth Wheel Trailer with a Norcold refrigerator shutoff delay. The Norcold remedy is free.
New Horizons is recalling 1 2005 Fifth Wheel Trailer equipped with a 1200-series Norcold refrigerator because the high-temperature shutoff response is not fast enough. If hydrogen gas leaks and temperatures rise, the refrigerator can stay powered long enough for a fire to start; the New Horizons dealer repair will be free once available.
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What's wrong?
The refrigerator in the 2005 New Horizons Fifth Wheel Trailer is a Norcold 1200-series unit. It uses electric power to run its cooling system, and it includes a safety control that is supposed to cut power when high temperatures are detected. That cutoff is meant to stop the refrigerator from continuing to heat once conditions point toward a fire risk.
On the affected trailer, the shutdown control does not react fast enough. The unit has either a sensing algorithm or a thermal switch, but the response time is too slow to stop power soon enough when temperatures rise. That delay leaves the refrigerator powered during a condition the safety device is supposed to interrupt.
There is no warning sign before failure. The defect is inside the refrigerator's temperature shutdown system, so an owner should not expect a visible or audible warning before the safety cutoff fails to do its job.
Who's affected?
| 2005 New Horizons Fifth Wheel Trailer | Recreational vehicle/trailer |
|---|---|
| Units affected | 1 |
Not every 2005 New Horizons Fifth Wheel Trailer is on the list. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific trailer is included.
What's the safety risk?
A refrigerator hydrogen gas leak can create high heat, and the sensing algorithm or thermal switch can fail to shut off power in time to prevent a fire. Treat refrigerator heat, gas odor, or unusual operation as a reason to stop using it and call for service. Repair will be free at any franchised New Horizons dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2005 New Horizons Fifth Wheel Trailer is included in this recall.
- Contact New Horizons or Norcold at 1-800-767-9101 to confirm the free refrigerator safety remedy instructions.
- Reference recall number 11V140 when you call about the 1200-series Norcold refrigerator fire-risk repair.
- Use the trailer only after the refrigerator remedy is complete, since the shutoff device can fail to stop power in time to prevent a fire.
What happens at the repair
New Horizons is working with Norcold to identify the affected 2005 Fifth Wheel Trailer owner and send instructions. The known dealer path is through a Norcold dealer, where the refrigerator recall remedy is provided free of charge. The repair addresses the refrigerator shutoff system that is meant to cut power when high temperatures are detected. The final dealer repair will be free once available.
Timeline
| March 1, 2011 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| March 4, 2011 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 11V140?
Recall 11V140 covers one 2005 New Horizons Fifth Wheel Trailer equipped with a 1200-series Norcold refrigerator. The refrigerator safety device can fail to shut off power fast enough after high temperatures from a hydrogen gas leak, leaving a fire risk. The remedy is free through a Norcold dealer.
What should I do if my 2005 New Horizons Fifth Wheel Trailer is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific trailer is included in recall 11V140. If it is, contact New Horizons or Norcold at 1-800-767-9101 for dealer instructions. The owner notice directs affected owners to a Norcold dealer for the free remedy.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the defect to be repaired at no cost, and the recall remedy says the affected owner will receive the Norcold refrigerator remedy free of charge. Ask the Norcold dealer to reference recall 11V140 when arranging the repair.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is fire. In recall 11V140, the refrigerator shutoff device can fail to cut power fast enough when high temperatures are detected from a hydrogen gas leak. If your VIN is included, arrange the free Norcold dealer remedy before using the refrigerator.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/11V140000 |
|---|---|
| New Horizons customer service | 1-800-767-9101 |
| NHTSA recall # | 11V140 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 11V140000 |
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 →