Universal Trailers, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #08V546000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 08V546000 by Universal Trailers, Inc.. Includes 1 affected units, REFRIGERATOR/DOMETIC, component: EQUIPMENT, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Universal is recalling 1 my 2006 elite ii trailer van 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

Universal will be working with dometic in order to repair this refrigerator (please see 08e032). dometic will repair this refrigerator 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 universal at 1-909-796-8060.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 08V546000

Manufacturer: Universal Trailers, Inc.

Report Received Date: 2008-10-17T00:00:00

Subject: Refrigerator/dometic

Component: Equipment

Potentially Affected Units: 1

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Universal is recalling 1 my 2006 elite ii trailer van 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: Universal will be working with dometic in order to repair this refrigerator (please see 08e032). dometic will repair this refrigerator 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 universal at 1-909-796-8060.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

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NHTSA ID: 08V546000

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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