Saturday, November 15, 2008
COACHMAN SHUTTING DOWN FOR ONE WEEK DURING THANKSGIVING
Greg Gerber of RVINEWS
MIDDLEBURY, Ind. -- Coachmen employees learned today they will be required to take Thanksgiving week off without pay. The decision applies to every division, RVs and manufactured housing, and affects all employees from the CEO to the custodial staff.
Tom Gehl, corporate secretary, told RV Industry News the decision was made to keep as many employees as possible employed for as long as possible. Although Gehl didn't have exact figures as to what the cost savings would be, he did say that the company will save a significant amount of money as a result of the forced vacations.
Gehl also said the company is about to make another round of layoffs, and that this round could included more salaried people than production workers because the production crew has already been trimmed back as far as it could be.
"We considered the week off without pay to be the most conservative and most equitable way to help the company. It's a straight cost-saving measure to keep as many people employed as we can during what's proving to be the most stressful situation the RV industry has faced in decades," he explained. "The market is creating a lot of stress for a lot of people. But, hopefully, there will be some opportunity for our company on the back end."
One of those opportunities, Gehl said, is Coachmen's work to help develop the RV industry in China where the economy is booming and the country has put in place an infrastructure of roads and roadsigns to encourage tourism.
One person contacting RV Industry News about the pending forced vacation indicated that people who must work the week of Thanksgiving will be required to take the following week off without pay. Gehl confirmed that employees will not receive vacation pay for Thanksgiving Day this year.
MIDDLEBURY, Ind. -- Coachmen employees learned today they will be required to take Thanksgiving week off without pay. The decision applies to every division, RVs and manufactured housing, and affects all employees from the CEO to the custodial staff.
Tom Gehl, corporate secretary, told RV Industry News the decision was made to keep as many employees as possible employed for as long as possible. Although Gehl didn't have exact figures as to what the cost savings would be, he did say that the company will save a significant amount of money as a result of the forced vacations.
Gehl also said the company is about to make another round of layoffs, and that this round could included more salaried people than production workers because the production crew has already been trimmed back as far as it could be.
"We considered the week off without pay to be the most conservative and most equitable way to help the company. It's a straight cost-saving measure to keep as many people employed as we can during what's proving to be the most stressful situation the RV industry has faced in decades," he explained. "The market is creating a lot of stress for a lot of people. But, hopefully, there will be some opportunity for our company on the back end."
One of those opportunities, Gehl said, is Coachmen's work to help develop the RV industry in China where the economy is booming and the country has put in place an infrastructure of roads and roadsigns to encourage tourism.
One person contacting RV Industry News about the pending forced vacation indicated that people who must work the week of Thanksgiving will be required to take the following week off without pay. Gehl confirmed that employees will not receive vacation pay for Thanksgiving Day this year.
Thursday, November 13, 2008
RECALL: 2006-2007 COWBOY CLASSIC HORSE TRAILERS: DOMETIC REFRIGERATORS
Vehicle Make / Model: Model Year(s):
COWBOY / ELITE 2006-2007
COWBOY / FEATHERLITE 2006
COWBOY / KEIFER 2006
COWBOY / PLATINUM 2006-2007
Manufacturer: COWBOY CLASSIC CONVERSIONS, INC Mfr's Report Date: OCT 28, 2008
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 08V584000 NHTSA Action Number: EQ08010
Component: EQUIPMENT
Potential Number of Units Affected: 13
Summary:
COWBOY CLASSIC IS RECALLING 13 MY 2006 FEATHERLITE, ELITE, PLATINUM, KEIFER, AND MY 2007 ELITE AND PLATINUM HORSE 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:
COWBOY CLASSIC 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 COWBOY CLASSIC AT 1-417-724-0306.
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.
COWBOY / ELITE 2006-2007
COWBOY / FEATHERLITE 2006
COWBOY / KEIFER 2006
COWBOY / PLATINUM 2006-2007
Manufacturer: COWBOY CLASSIC CONVERSIONS, INC Mfr's Report Date: OCT 28, 2008
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 08V584000 NHTSA Action Number: EQ08010
Component: EQUIPMENT
Potential Number of Units Affected: 13
Summary:
COWBOY CLASSIC IS RECALLING 13 MY 2006 FEATHERLITE, ELITE, PLATINUM, KEIFER, AND MY 2007 ELITE AND PLATINUM HORSE 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:
COWBOY CLASSIC 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 COWBOY CLASSIC AT 1-417-724-0306.
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.
RECALL: 2006-2009 HOLIDAY RAMBLER/MONACO COACH/R-VISION/SAFARI COACH MOTOR HOMES: STEERING GEAR BOX: CASTLE NUT
Vehicle Make / Model: Model Year(s):
HOLIDAY RAMBLER / ADMIRAL SE 2006
HOLIDAY RAMBLER / ARISTA 2007-2009
MONACO COACH / MONARCH SE 2006
MONACO COACH / RIPTIDE 2009
R-VISION / TRAIL-AIRE 2006-2007
R-VISION / TRAIL-LITE 2006-2007
SAFARI COACH / PASSAGE 2007-2009
SAFARI COACH / SIMBA 2006
SAFARI COACH / TREK GAS 2006
Manufacturer: MONACO COACH CORPORATION Mfr's Report Date: OCT 30, 2008
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 08V578000 NHTSA Action Number: N/A
Component: STEERING:GEAR BOX:SHAFT PITMAN
Potential Number of Units Affected: 202
Summary:
MONACO IS RECALLING 202 MY 2006 MONARCH SE, MY 2009 RIPTIDE, MY 2006 HOLIDAY RAMBLER ADMIRAL SE, MY 2007-2009 ARISTA, MY 2007-2009 SAFARI PASSAGE, MY 2006 SIMBA AND TREK GAS, AND MY 2006-2007 R-VISION TRAIL-LITE AND TRAIL-AIRE MOTOR HOMES BUILT ON WORKHORSE CHASSIS. THE CASTLE NUT THAT RETAINS THE STEERING DRAG LINK TO THE PITMAN ARM MAY HAVE BEEN IMPROPERLY TORQUED DURING ASSEMBLY. THE IMPROPER TORQUE MAY HAVE DAMAGED THE CASTLE NUT AND COMPROMISED THE INTEGRITY OF THE CONNECTION.
Consequence:
IF THE DRAG LINK WERE TO SEPARATE FROM THE PITMAN ARM, THE DRIVER WOULD NOT HAVE DIRECTIONAL CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE POSSIBLY CAUSING A CRASH.
Remedy:
MONACO IS WORKING WITH WORKHORSE TO REPLACE AND PROPERLY TIGHTEN THE CASTLE NUT THAT RETAINS THE STEERING DRAG LINK TO THE PITMAN ARM (PLEASE SEE 08V442). OWNERS MAY CONTACT WORKHORSE AT 1-877-946-7731 OR MONACO AT 1-800-685-6545.
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.
HOLIDAY RAMBLER / ADMIRAL SE 2006
HOLIDAY RAMBLER / ARISTA 2007-2009
MONACO COACH / MONARCH SE 2006
MONACO COACH / RIPTIDE 2009
R-VISION / TRAIL-AIRE 2006-2007
R-VISION / TRAIL-LITE 2006-2007
SAFARI COACH / PASSAGE 2007-2009
SAFARI COACH / SIMBA 2006
SAFARI COACH / TREK GAS 2006
Manufacturer: MONACO COACH CORPORATION Mfr's Report Date: OCT 30, 2008
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 08V578000 NHTSA Action Number: N/A
Component: STEERING:GEAR BOX:SHAFT PITMAN
Potential Number of Units Affected: 202
Summary:
MONACO IS RECALLING 202 MY 2006 MONARCH SE, MY 2009 RIPTIDE, MY 2006 HOLIDAY RAMBLER ADMIRAL SE, MY 2007-2009 ARISTA, MY 2007-2009 SAFARI PASSAGE, MY 2006 SIMBA AND TREK GAS, AND MY 2006-2007 R-VISION TRAIL-LITE AND TRAIL-AIRE MOTOR HOMES BUILT ON WORKHORSE CHASSIS. THE CASTLE NUT THAT RETAINS THE STEERING DRAG LINK TO THE PITMAN ARM MAY HAVE BEEN IMPROPERLY TORQUED DURING ASSEMBLY. THE IMPROPER TORQUE MAY HAVE DAMAGED THE CASTLE NUT AND COMPROMISED THE INTEGRITY OF THE CONNECTION.
Consequence:
IF THE DRAG LINK WERE TO SEPARATE FROM THE PITMAN ARM, THE DRIVER WOULD NOT HAVE DIRECTIONAL CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE POSSIBLY CAUSING A CRASH.
Remedy:
MONACO IS WORKING WITH WORKHORSE TO REPLACE AND PROPERLY TIGHTEN THE CASTLE NUT THAT RETAINS THE STEERING DRAG LINK TO THE PITMAN ARM (PLEASE SEE 08V442). OWNERS MAY CONTACT WORKHORSE AT 1-877-946-7731 OR MONACO AT 1-800-685-6545.
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.
RECALL: 2003-2006 EVELAND SCAMP 5TH WHEEL TRAILERS: DOMETIC REFRIGERATORS
Vehicle Make / Model: Model Year(s):
EVELAND / SCAMP 2003-2006
Manufacturer: EVELAND'S INC Mfr's Report Date: SEP 16, 2008
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 08V576000 NHTSA Action Number: EQ08010
Component: EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE
Potential Number of Units Affected: 2
Summary:
EVELAND IS RECALLING 2 MY 2003-2006 SCAMP 19 FOOT DELUXE 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:
RELEASE OF COOLANT UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS COULD IGNITE AND RESULT IN A FIRE.
Remedy:
EVELAND 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 EVELAND AT 1-218-947-4932.
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.
EVELAND / SCAMP 2003-2006
Manufacturer: EVELAND'S INC Mfr's Report Date: SEP 16, 2008
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 08V576000 NHTSA Action Number: EQ08010
Component: EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE
Potential Number of Units Affected: 2
Summary:
EVELAND IS RECALLING 2 MY 2003-2006 SCAMP 19 FOOT DELUXE 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:
RELEASE OF COOLANT UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS COULD IGNITE AND RESULT IN A FIRE.
Remedy:
EVELAND 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 EVELAND AT 1-218-947-4932.
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.
RECALL: 2008-2009 WINNEBAGO/ITASCO MOTOR HOMES: SUSPENSION: ADL SERIES REAR SUSPENSIONS
Vehicle Make / Model: Model Year(s):
ITASCA / ELLIPSE 2008-2009
ITASCA / HORIZON 2008-2009
ITASCA / LATITUDE 2008-2009
ITASCA / MERIDIAN 2008-2009
WINNEBAGO / DESTINATION 2008-2009
WINNEBAGO / JOURNEY 2008-2009
WINNEBAGO / TOUR 2008-2009
WINNEBAGO / VECTRA 2008-2009
Manufacturer: WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES, INC. Mfr's Report Date: OCT 17, 2008
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 08V573000 NHTSA Action Number: N/A
Component: SUSPENSION
Potential Number of Units Affected: 594
Summary:
WINNEBAGO IS RECALLING 594 MY 2008-2009 DESTINATION, JOURNEY, TOUR, VECTRA, AND ITASCA LATITUDE, MERIDIAN, ELLIPSE, AND HORIZON MOTOR HOMES EQUIPPED WITH SAF-HOLLAND ADL SERIES REAR SUSPENSIONS. IN SOME INSTANCES THE TRANSVERSE BEAM WAS NOT PROPERLY WELDED WHICH COULD RESULT IN A FAILURE OF THE WELD.
Consequence:
IF THE WELD FAILS, VEHICLE STABILITY WHILE CORNERING COULD BE AFFECTED RESULTING IN LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A CRASH. IN ADDITION, THE TRANSVERSE BEAM COULD DROP TO THE GROUND CAUSING SPARKS THAT COULD CAUSE A FIRE HAZARD.
Remedy:
WINNEBAGO IS WORKING WITH DAIMLER TRUCKS/SAF-HOLLAND TO HAVE A VISUAL INSPECTION OF THE ADL TRANSVERSE BEAM PERFORMED. IF A WELD DEFECT IS IDENTIFIED, SAF-HOLLAND WILL PROVIDE A SERVICE REPLACEMENT KIT THAT CONTAINS A NEW TRANSVERSE BEAM, ALL NECESSARY INSTALLATION HARDWARE, BEAM REPLACEMENT, AND INSTRUCTIONS FREE OF CHARGE (PLEASE SEE 08V269 AND 08E031). OWNERS MAY CONTACT DAIMLER TRUCKS AT 1-800-547-0712, SAF-HOLLAND AT 1-231-773-3271, OR WINNEBAGO AT 1-641-585-3535.
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.
ITASCA / ELLIPSE 2008-2009
ITASCA / HORIZON 2008-2009
ITASCA / LATITUDE 2008-2009
ITASCA / MERIDIAN 2008-2009
WINNEBAGO / DESTINATION 2008-2009
WINNEBAGO / JOURNEY 2008-2009
WINNEBAGO / TOUR 2008-2009
WINNEBAGO / VECTRA 2008-2009
Manufacturer: WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES, INC. Mfr's Report Date: OCT 17, 2008
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 08V573000 NHTSA Action Number: N/A
Component: SUSPENSION
Potential Number of Units Affected: 594
Summary:
WINNEBAGO IS RECALLING 594 MY 2008-2009 DESTINATION, JOURNEY, TOUR, VECTRA, AND ITASCA LATITUDE, MERIDIAN, ELLIPSE, AND HORIZON MOTOR HOMES EQUIPPED WITH SAF-HOLLAND ADL SERIES REAR SUSPENSIONS. IN SOME INSTANCES THE TRANSVERSE BEAM WAS NOT PROPERLY WELDED WHICH COULD RESULT IN A FAILURE OF THE WELD.
Consequence:
IF THE WELD FAILS, VEHICLE STABILITY WHILE CORNERING COULD BE AFFECTED RESULTING IN LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A CRASH. IN ADDITION, THE TRANSVERSE BEAM COULD DROP TO THE GROUND CAUSING SPARKS THAT COULD CAUSE A FIRE HAZARD.
Remedy:
WINNEBAGO IS WORKING WITH DAIMLER TRUCKS/SAF-HOLLAND TO HAVE A VISUAL INSPECTION OF THE ADL TRANSVERSE BEAM PERFORMED. IF A WELD DEFECT IS IDENTIFIED, SAF-HOLLAND WILL PROVIDE A SERVICE REPLACEMENT KIT THAT CONTAINS A NEW TRANSVERSE BEAM, ALL NECESSARY INSTALLATION HARDWARE, BEAM REPLACEMENT, AND INSTRUCTIONS FREE OF CHARGE (PLEASE SEE 08V269 AND 08E031). OWNERS MAY CONTACT DAIMLER TRUCKS AT 1-800-547-0712, SAF-HOLLAND AT 1-231-773-3271, OR WINNEBAGO AT 1-641-585-3535.
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.
RECALL: 2003-2004 CARGO EXPRESS TRAILERS: DOMETIC REFRIGERATORS
Vehicle Make / Model: Model Year(s):
TECHWORKS / CARGO EXPRESS 2003-2004
Manufacturer: TECHWORKS INC. Mfr's Report Date: OCT 21, 2008
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 08V572000 NHTSA Action Number: EQ08010
Component: EQUIPMENT
Potential Number of Units Affected: 5
Summary:
TECHWORKS IS RECALLING 5 MY 2003-2004 CARGO 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:
TECHWORKS 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 TECHWORKS AT 1-574-294-7200.
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.
TECHWORKS / CARGO EXPRESS 2003-2004
Manufacturer: TECHWORKS INC. Mfr's Report Date: OCT 21, 2008
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 08V572000 NHTSA Action Number: EQ08010
Component: EQUIPMENT
Potential Number of Units Affected: 5
Summary:
TECHWORKS IS RECALLING 5 MY 2003-2004 CARGO 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:
TECHWORKS 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 TECHWORKS AT 1-574-294-7200.
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.
RECALL: 2008 JAYCO JAY FLIGHT G2: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM WIRING
Vehicle Make / Model: Model Year(s):
JAYCO / JAY FLIGHT G2 2008
Manufacturer: JAYCO, INC. Mfr's Report Date: OCT 13, 2008
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 08V549000 NHTSA Action Number: N/A
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Potential Number of Units Affected: 410
Summary:
JAYCO IS RECALLING 410 MY 2008 JAY FLIGHT G2 SERIES 32BHDS TRAVEL TRAILERS. SOME NEUTRAL 120 VOLT WIRES MAY NOT BE PROPERLY INSTALLED UNDER THE NEUTRAL BUSS BAR SET SCREW WHICH MAY CAUSE THE WIRES TO BECOME LOOSE.
Consequence:
IF THIS CONDITION IS NOT ADDRESSED, IT COULD RESULT IN A FIRE, INJURY, OR DEATH.
Remedy:
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THESE TRAVEL TRAILERS AND, IF NECESSARY, PROPERLY SECURE THE NEUTRAL 120 VOLT WIRES UNDER THE SET SCREW. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 21, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT JAYCO AT 1-574-825-0608.
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.
JAYCO / JAY FLIGHT G2 2008
Manufacturer: JAYCO, INC. Mfr's Report Date: OCT 13, 2008
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 08V549000 NHTSA Action Number: N/A
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Potential Number of Units Affected: 410
Summary:
JAYCO IS RECALLING 410 MY 2008 JAY FLIGHT G2 SERIES 32BHDS TRAVEL TRAILERS. SOME NEUTRAL 120 VOLT WIRES MAY NOT BE PROPERLY INSTALLED UNDER THE NEUTRAL BUSS BAR SET SCREW WHICH MAY CAUSE THE WIRES TO BECOME LOOSE.
Consequence:
IF THIS CONDITION IS NOT ADDRESSED, IT COULD RESULT IN A FIRE, INJURY, OR DEATH.
Remedy:
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THESE TRAVEL TRAILERS AND, IF NECESSARY, PROPERLY SECURE THE NEUTRAL 120 VOLT WIRES UNDER THE SET SCREW. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 21, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT JAYCO AT 1-574-825-0608.
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.
