Dodgen Industries, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #08V495000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 08V495000 by Dodgen Industries, Inc.. Includes 123 affected units, REFRIGERATOR/DOMETIC, component: EQUIPMENT, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Dodgen is recalling 123 my 2005-2006 20', 22', 24', 26' and 32' commercial vehicles and 20', 22', 24', 26', and 30' motor homes 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

Dodgen will be working with dometic in order 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 dodgen at 1-800-247-1835.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 08V495000

Manufacturer: Dodgen Industries, Inc.

Report Received Date: 2008-09-25T00:00:00

Subject: Refrigerator/dometic

Component: Equipment

Potentially Affected Units: 123

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Dodgen is recalling 123 my 2005-2006 20', 22', 24', 26' and 32' commercial vehicles and 20', 22', 24', 26', and 30' motor homes 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: Dodgen will be working with dometic in order 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 dodgen at 1-800-247-1835.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

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NHTSA ID: 08V495000

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