Forks Rv, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #08V553000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 08V553000 by Forks Rv, Inc.. Includes 6 affected units, REFRIGERATOR/DOMETIC, component: EQUIPMENT, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Forks rv is recalling 6 my 2005 and 2007 surrey 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

Forks rv 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 forks rv at 574-825-7467.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 08V553000

Manufacturer: Forks Rv, Inc.

Report Received Date: 2008-10-22T00:00:00

Subject: Refrigerator/dometic

Component: Equipment

Potentially Affected Units: 6

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Forks rv is recalling 6 my 2005 and 2007 surrey 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: Forks rv 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 forks rv at 574-825-7467.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

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SID: row-adyk~mvbh-kqa5

NHTSA ID: 08V553000

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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