Forest River, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #08V346000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 08V346000 by Forest River, Inc.. Includes 107,417 affected units, REFRIGERATOR/DOMETIC, component: EQUIPMENT, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Forest river is recalling certain my 2003-2006 motor homes, 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

Forest river 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 forest river at 1-574-389-4600.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 08V346000

Manufacturer: Forest River, Inc.

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

Subject: Refrigerator/dometic

Component: Equipment

Potentially Affected Units: 107,417

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Forest river is recalling certain my 2003-2006 motor homes, 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: If this solution is exposed to an ignition source under certain specific circumstances, it can result in a vehicle fire.

Corrective Action: Forest river 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 forest river at 1-574-389-4600.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

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NHTSA ID: 08V346000

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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