Allen Camper Mfg. Co., Inc. | NHTSA Recall #08V548000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 08V548000 by Allen Camper Mfg. Co., Inc.. Includes 17 affected units, REFRIGERATOR/DOMETIC, component: EQUIPMENT, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Allen camper is recalling 17 my 2005-2007 outpost lite (251 fb, 261 fl, 271 bh, 281 bhss, and 325 fkds) travel trailers and my 2006 idle time (2900 frlss) fifth wheel 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

Allen camper 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 allen camper 1-580-857-2413.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 08V548000

Manufacturer: Allen Camper Mfg. Co., Inc.

Report Received Date: 2008-10-20T00:00:00

Subject: Refrigerator/dometic

Component: Equipment

Potentially Affected Units: 17

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Allen camper is recalling 17 my 2005-2007 outpost lite (251 fb, 261 fl, 271 bh, 281 bhss, and 325 fkds) travel trailers and my 2006 idle time (2900 frlss) fifth wheel 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: Release of coolant under certain conditions could ignite and result in a fire.

Corrective Action: Allen camper 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 allen camper 1-580-857-2413.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

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NHTSA ID: 08V548000

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