Recall 11V449 covers 7 2004-2007 Mci Motorhome, Xlii, and H3-45 vehicles with Norcold 1200 refrigerator shutoff delays. Norcold dealers provide the free remedy.
Mci recall 11V449 covers 7 2004-2007 Motorhome, Xlii, and H3-45 recreational vehicles equipped with Norcold 1200 Series refrigerators. The refrigerator shutoff system can respond too slowly during high-temperature conditions from a hydrogen gas leak, which increases fire risk, and the dealer repair will be free once available.
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What's wrong?
The recalled 2004-2007 Mci Motorhome, Xlii, and H3-45 recreational vehicles are equipped with 1200 Series Norcold refrigerators. The refrigerator is part of the RV equipment system, and it uses electric power to keep food cold while the vehicle is parked or traveling. Its heat-sensing control is supposed to shut off power when high temperatures are detected.
On these recalled RVs, that protection does not respond fast enough. The refrigerator has either a sensing algorithm or a thermal switch, but the shutoff response is too slow to stop power quickly when heat builds. That delay defeats the safety function meant to help prevent a fire, according to NHTSA campaign 11V449.
There is no warning sign before failure. An owner should not rely on a noise, light, smell, or refrigerator performance change to know the shutoff system has failed.
Who's affected?
Covers Motorhome, Xlii, and H3-45 configurations across the 2004, 2005, 2006, and 2007 model years, with equipment listed as the recalled component.
| 2006 Mci Motorhome | Equipment |
|---|---|
| 2005 Prevost Xlii | Equipment |
| 2004 Prevost H3-45 | Equipment |
| 2007 Prevost Xlii | Equipment |
| 2006 Prevost Xlii | Equipment |
| Units affected | 7 |
A matching year and model does not guarantee inclusion. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific motorhome is included.
What's the safety risk?
The refrigerator shutoff system is meant to cut power when high temperatures are detected from a hydrogen gas leak. In this recall, that shutoff can be too slow to prevent a fire. If your VIN is included, schedule the recall work and avoid using the refrigerator until the dealer gives repair instructions. Repair will be free at any franchised Mci dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2004-2007 Mci Motorhome, Xlii, or H3-45 is included in this recall.
- Review the Superior Coach owner notice mailed starting September 19, 2011, if you have it.
- Contact Norcold at 1-800-767-9101 about the free 1200 Series refrigerator safety remedy that addresses delayed power shutoff when high temperatures are detected.
- Reference recall number 11V449 when you call, and tell the service contact the RV has a Norcold 1200 Series refrigerator.
- Avoid using the refrigerator until the remedy status for your VIN is confirmed and the repair path is clear.
What happens at the repair
The remedy path goes through Norcold dealers because the recalled equipment is the 1200 Series Norcold refrigerator installed in the affected Mci motorhomes. Contact a Norcold dealer for the free recall remedy, which addresses the refrigerator high-temperature shutoff protection described in the filing. Superior Coach was working with Norcold to identify and notify affected owners, and the safety recall began on September 19, 2011. Parts and labor for the recall remedy are free of charge.
Timeline
| August 26, 2011 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| September 19, 2011 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 11V449?
Recall 11V449 covers 7 2004-2007 Mci Motorhome, Xlii, and H3-45 recreational vehicles equipped with 1200 Series Norcold refrigerators. The refrigerator shutoff system can react too slowly to high temperatures from a hydrogen gas leak, raising fire risk. Norcold dealers provide the remedy for free.
What should I do if my 2004-2007 Mci Motorhome, Xlii, or H3-45 is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific recreational vehicle is included in recall 11V449. If it is, contact Norcold at 1-800-767-9101 or your service dealer to arrange the refrigerator remedy. Reference recall number 11V449 when you call. The remedy is free.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the safety remedy at no cost to the owner, and this recall directs owners to Norcold dealers for the refrigerator remedy free of charge. Keep your VIN and recall number 11V449 ready when you schedule service.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is fire. The refrigerator shutoff system is intended to stop power when high temperatures are detected from a hydrogen gas leak, but this recall says the response time is not fast enough to prevent a fire. Confirm your VIN and arrange the free remedy.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/11V449000 |
|---|---|
| Mci customer service | 1-800-767-9101 |
| NHTSA recall # | 11V449 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 11V449000 |
Source documents
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on June 2, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →