Marathon Homes Corporation | NHTSA Recall #08V302000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 08V302000 by Marathon Homes Corporation. Includes 312 affected units, REFRIGERATOR/DOMETIC, component: EQUIPMENT, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Marathon is recalling 312 my 2003-2007 olympian fifth wheel or 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

Marathon is working with dometic to repair these refrigerators (please see 08e032). 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 marathon at 574-294-6441.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 08V302000

Manufacturer: Marathon Homes Corporation

Report Received Date: 2008-07-09T00:00:00

Subject: Refrigerator/dometic

Component: Equipment

Potentially Affected Units: 312

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Marathon is recalling 312 my 2003-2007 olympian fifth wheel or 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: If this solution is exposed to an ignition source under certain specific circumstances, it can result in a vehicle fire.

Corrective Action: Marathon is working with dometic to repair these refrigerators (please see 08e032). 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 marathon at 574-294-6441.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

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NHTSA ID: 08V302000

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