Jurgens AustraliaJurgens Caravans and Jurgens Pop-Tops
PRA number: 2015/14814 Date published: 21st July 2015
Product information
Product description
PT-series pop-tops and J-series caravans
Identifying features
Caravan chassis numbers from C1400038 to C1501451 Pop-Top chassis numbers from P1400146 to P1501191
What are the defects?
The fridge gas burner may attempt to ignite by creating a spark at the time the tow vehicle ignition is turned off.
What are the hazards?
If the fridge gas ignition system attempts to ignite while any combustible vapour if present, such as when refueling the tow vehicle, this poses a potential fire hazard.
Bruce and Bev said
02:59 PM Jul 22, 2015
ooops.......how does these products like the fridge get into Australian made products?
We hear that its dangerous to live or be in new high rise apartments as the cladding (made in China) is not to standard and there have already been two major fires where the cladding didn't stop the fire as required.
I wont start on food.........does no govt dept enforce what quality regulations exist - or aren't the regs up to date anymore?
Jurgens Aust said
06:09 PM Aug 10, 2015
JURGENS CARAVANS AUSTRALIA We are posting on this forum to correct misinformation that has appeared in the media and various forums. There has been no incidents whatsoever of explosions or fire in relation to this recall. We respect the reputation of our valued fridge supplier and can confirm the fridge is in no way faulty. The issue with the fridge ignition system is related to incorrect wiring during installation. The recall details were amended to reflect this on 3rd Aug 2015 refer http://www.recalls.gov.au/content/index.phtml/itemId/1073765.We initiated the recall as we place a high priority on safety no matter how small the risk. We advise owners of affected caravans to act on the recall as soon as possible. Full details can be found on the Jurgens website. http://jurgens.com.au/News/IMPORTANT-NOTICE.aspx
jules47 said
06:13 PM Aug 10, 2015
Well replied to o Jurgens Caravans part, though not very prompt!
Jurgens AustraliaJurgens Caravans and Jurgens Pop-Tops
PRA number: 2015/14814
Date published: 21st July 2015
Product information
Product description
PT-series pop-tops and J-series caravans
Identifying features
Caravan chassis numbers from C1400038 to C1501451
Pop-Top chassis numbers from P1400146 to P1501191
What are the defects?
The fridge gas burner may attempt to ignite by creating a spark at the time the tow vehicle ignition is turned off.
What are the hazards?
If the fridge gas ignition system attempts to ignite while any combustible vapour if present, such as when refueling the tow vehicle, this poses a potential fire hazard.
We hear that its dangerous to live or be in new high rise apartments as the cladding (made in China) is not to standard and there have already been two major fires where the cladding didn't stop the fire as required.
I wont start on food.........does no govt dept enforce what quality regulations exist - or aren't the regs up to date anymore?
JURGENS CARAVANS AUSTRALIA
We are posting on this forum to correct misinformation that has appeared in the media and various forums. There has been no incidents whatsoever of explosions or fire in relation to this recall. We respect the reputation of our valued fridge supplier and can confirm the fridge is in no way faulty. The issue with the fridge ignition system is related to incorrect wiring during installation. The recall details were amended to reflect this on 3rd Aug 2015 refer http://www.recalls.gov.au/content/index.phtml/itemId/1073765.We initiated the recall as we place a high priority on safety no matter how small the risk. We advise owners of affected caravans to act on the recall as soon as possible. Full details can be found on the Jurgens website. http://jurgens.com.au/News/IMPORTANT-NOTICE.aspx