Pegasus Vans & Trailers, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #08V558000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 08V558000 by Pegasus Vans & Trailers, Inc.. Includes 13 affected units, REFRIGERATOR/DOMETIC, component: EQUIPMENT, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Pegasus is recalling 13 my 2004 lq and my 2003-2006 merhow lq horse carriers 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

Pegasus 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 pegasus at 1-888-608-1997.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 08V558000

Manufacturer: Pegasus Vans & Trailers, Inc.

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

Subject: Refrigerator/dometic

Component: Equipment

Potentially Affected Units: 13

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Pegasus is recalling 13 my 2004 lq and my 2003-2006 merhow lq horse carriers 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: Pegasus 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 pegasus at 1-888-608-1997.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

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NHTSA ID: 08V558000

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