Host Industries | NHTSA Recall #08V186000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 08V186000 by Host Industries. Includes 10 affected units, REFRIGERATOR/DOMETIC, component: EQUIPMENT, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Host is recalling 10 my 2002 yellowstone ds, my 2004 yellowstone ds, rainier ds, tahoe ds campers, and my 2004-2005 pathfinder recreational 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

Host 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 host at 1-541-330-2328.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 08V186000

Manufacturer: Host Industries

Report Received Date: 2008-04-23T00:00:00

Subject: Refrigerator/dometic

Component: Equipment

Potentially Affected Units: 10

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Host is recalling 10 my 2002 yellowstone ds, my 2004 yellowstone ds, rainier ds, tahoe ds campers, and my 2004-2005 pathfinder recreational 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: Host 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 host at 1-541-330-2328.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

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NHTSA ID: 08V186000

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