Thursday, August 07, 2008

 

RECALL: 2003-2006 ADVENTURE TRAILERS: DOMETIC REFRIGERATORS

Make / Models : Model/Build Years:
ADVENTURE / CODY 2003-2006
ADVENTURE / GLACIER 2003-2006
ADVENTURE / RIVERSIDE 2003-2006
ADVENTURE / TIMBERLODGE 2003-2006
ADVENTURE / TREASURE SHIP 2003-2006
Manufacturer : ADVENTURE MANUFACTURING Mfr's Report Date : JUL 15, 2008
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 08V341000 NHTSA Action Number: EQ08010
Component: EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 5750
Summary:
ADVENTURE IS RECALLING 5,750 MY 2003-2006 TIMBERLODGE, TREASURESHIP, RIVERSIDE, GLACIER AND CODY FIFTH WHEEL AND 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:
RELEASE OF COOLANT UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS COULD IGNITE AND RESULT IN A FIRE.
Remedy:
ADVENTURE WILL BE WORKING WITH DOMETIC 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 ADVENTURE AT 1-765-475-9500.
Notes:
CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.



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