Frontier Rv, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #08V377000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 08V377000 by Frontier Rv, Inc.. Includes 361 affected units, REFRIGERATOR/DOMETIC, component: EQUIPMENT, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Frontier rv is recalling 361 my 2003-2006 explorer, ranger, and aspen 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

Frontier rv 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 frontier rv at 1-903-247-9400.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 08V377000

Manufacturer: Frontier Rv, Inc.

Report Received Date: 2008-08-01T00:00:00

Subject: Refrigerator/dometic

Component: Equipment

Potentially Affected Units: 361

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Frontier rv is recalling 361 my 2003-2006 explorer, ranger, and aspen 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: Frontier rv 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 frontier rv at 1-903-247-9400.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-ack9-bav4_xq42

NHTSA ID: 08V377000

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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