Thursday, August 07, 2008
RECALL: 2003-2006 FOREST RIVER COACHES: DOMETIC REFRIGERATORS
Make / Models : Model/Build Years:
FOREST RIVER / ALL AMERICAN SPORT 2003
FOREST RIVER / ALL AMERICAN SPORT RV 2004-2006
FOREST RIVER / AUTO MASTER 2003-2006
FOREST RIVER / AUTO PLUS 2003-2006
FOREST RIVER / CARDINAL 2003-2006
FOREST RIVER / CEDAR CREEK 2003-2006
FOREST RIVER / CHEROKEE 2003-2006
FOREST RIVER / ELIMINATOR 2003-2006
FOREST RIVER / FLAGSTAFF 2003-2006
FOREST RIVER / FORESTER 2003-2006
FOREST RIVER / GEORGETOWN 2003-2006
FOREST RIVER / GRAND SURVEYOR 2003-2006
FOREST RIVER / LEXINGTON 2003-2006
FOREST RIVER / LEXINGTON GT 2003-2006
FOREST RIVER / MB CRUISER 2003-2006
FOREST RIVER / QUALIFIER 2003-2006
FOREST RIVER / ROCKWOOD 2003-2006
FOREST RIVER / SALEM 2003-2006
FOREST RIVER / SANDPIPER 2003-2006
FOREST RIVER / SIERRA 2003-2006
FOREST RIVER / SUNSEEKER 2003-2006
FOREST RIVER / SURVEYOR 2003-2006
FOREST RIVER / TSUNAMI 2003-2006
FOREST RIVER / WILDCAT 2003-2006
FOREST RIVER / WILDWOOD 2003-2006
FOREST RIVER / WORK AND PLAY 2003-2006
Manufacturer : FOREST RIVER, INC. Mfr's Report Date : JUN 26, 2008
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 08V346000 NHTSA Action Number: EQ08010
Component: EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE
Potential Number Of Units Affected :
Summary:
FOREST RIVER IS RECALLING CERTAIN MY 2003-2006 MOTOR HOMES, 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:
IF THIS SOLUTION IS EXPOSED TO AN IGNITION SOURCE UNDER CERTAIN SPECIFIC CIRCUMSTANCES, IT CAN RESULT IN A VEHICLE FIRE.
Remedy:
FOREST RIVER IS 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 FOREST RIVER AT 1-574-389-4600.
Notes:
CUSTOMERS MAY 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.
FOREST RIVER / ALL AMERICAN SPORT 2003
FOREST RIVER / ALL AMERICAN SPORT RV 2004-2006
FOREST RIVER / AUTO MASTER 2003-2006
FOREST RIVER / AUTO PLUS 2003-2006
FOREST RIVER / CARDINAL 2003-2006
FOREST RIVER / CEDAR CREEK 2003-2006
FOREST RIVER / CHEROKEE 2003-2006
FOREST RIVER / ELIMINATOR 2003-2006
FOREST RIVER / FLAGSTAFF 2003-2006
FOREST RIVER / FORESTER 2003-2006
FOREST RIVER / GEORGETOWN 2003-2006
FOREST RIVER / GRAND SURVEYOR 2003-2006
FOREST RIVER / LEXINGTON 2003-2006
FOREST RIVER / LEXINGTON GT 2003-2006
FOREST RIVER / MB CRUISER 2003-2006
FOREST RIVER / QUALIFIER 2003-2006
FOREST RIVER / ROCKWOOD 2003-2006
FOREST RIVER / SALEM 2003-2006
FOREST RIVER / SANDPIPER 2003-2006
FOREST RIVER / SIERRA 2003-2006
FOREST RIVER / SUNSEEKER 2003-2006
FOREST RIVER / SURVEYOR 2003-2006
FOREST RIVER / TSUNAMI 2003-2006
FOREST RIVER / WILDCAT 2003-2006
FOREST RIVER / WILDWOOD 2003-2006
FOREST RIVER / WORK AND PLAY 2003-2006
Manufacturer : FOREST RIVER, INC. Mfr's Report Date : JUN 26, 2008
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 08V346000 NHTSA Action Number: EQ08010
Component: EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE
Potential Number Of Units Affected :
Summary:
FOREST RIVER IS RECALLING CERTAIN MY 2003-2006 MOTOR HOMES, 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:
IF THIS SOLUTION IS EXPOSED TO AN IGNITION SOURCE UNDER CERTAIN SPECIFIC CIRCUMSTANCES, IT CAN RESULT IN A VEHICLE FIRE.
Remedy:
FOREST RIVER IS 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 FOREST RIVER AT 1-574-389-4600.
Notes:
CUSTOMERS MAY 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.
