New Horizons Rv Corporation | NHTSA Recall #08V172000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 08V172000 by New Horizons Rv Corporation. Includes 327 affected units, REFRIGERATOR/DOMETIC, component: EQUIPMENT, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

New horizons is recalling 327 fifth wheel and travel trailers equipped with a two-door refrigerator manufactured by the dometic corporation. the refrigerator may have a defect in the boiler tube. pressurized coolant solution could be released into an area where an ignition source (gas flame) is present.

Corrective Action

New horizons will be working with dometic in order to repair these refrigerators (please see 06e076). dometic will repair these refrigerators by installing a secondary burn housing, a thermal fuse, and a melt fuse free of charge. dometic has retained stericycle inc. To manage this campaign. stericycle will assist the owner in locating dealerships or service centers and will provide assistance with scheduling of appointments. owners may contact dometic/stericycle at 1-888-446-5157 or new horizons at 1-800-235-3140.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 08V172000

Manufacturer: New Horizons Rv Corporation

Report Received Date: 2008-04-11T00:00:00

Subject: Refrigerator/dometic

Component: Equipment

Potentially Affected Units: 327

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: New horizons is recalling 327 fifth wheel and travel trailers equipped with a two-door refrigerator manufactured by the dometic corporation. the refrigerator may have a defect in the boiler tube. pressurized coolant solution could be released into an area where an ignition source (gas flame) is present.

Consequence Summary: Release of coolant under certain conditions could ignite and result in a fire.

Corrective Action: New horizons will be working with dometic in order to repair these refrigerators (please see 06e076). dometic will repair these refrigerators by installing a secondary burn housing, a thermal fuse, and a melt fuse free of charge. dometic has retained stericycle inc. To manage this campaign. stericycle will assist the owner in locating dealerships or service centers and will provide assistance with scheduling of appointments. owners may contact dometic/stericycle at 1-888-446-5157 or new horizons at 1-800-235-3140.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-6n65-huu6_qqux

NHTSA ID: 08V172000

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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