Ftca, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #08V362000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 08V362000 by Ftca, Inc.. Includes 1,394 affected units, REFRIGERATOR/DOMETIC, component: EQUIPMENT, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Fleetwood folding is recalling 1,394 my 2004 caravan, micro-lite and my 2005 resort 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

Fleetwood folding 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 fleetwood folding at 1-814-445-9661.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 08V362000

Manufacturer: Ftca, Inc.

Report Received Date: 2008-07-30T00:00:00

Subject: Refrigerator/dometic

Component: Equipment

Potentially Affected Units: 1,394

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Fleetwood folding is recalling 1,394 my 2004 caravan, micro-lite and my 2005 resort 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: Fleetwood folding 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 fleetwood folding at 1-814-445-9661.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-t85y~6hgm~95h5

NHTSA ID: 08V362000

Position: N/A

Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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