Friday, December 05, 2008
RECALL: 2003-2006 DUSTER HORSE TRAILER: DOMETIC REFRIGERATORS
Vehicle Make / Model: Model Year(s):
DUSTER / HORSE TRAILER 2003-2006
Manufacturer: DUSTER CAMPER II INC. Mfr's Report Date: NOV 19, 2008
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 08V629000 NHTSA Action Number: EQ08010
Component: EQUIPMENT
Potential Number of Units Affected: 522
Summary:
DUSTER IS RECALLING 522 MY 2003-2006 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:
DUSTER 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 DUSTER AT 1-254-840-3770.
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.
DUSTER / HORSE TRAILER 2003-2006
Manufacturer: DUSTER CAMPER II INC. Mfr's Report Date: NOV 19, 2008
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 08V629000 NHTSA Action Number: EQ08010
Component: EQUIPMENT
Potential Number of Units Affected: 522
Summary:
DUSTER IS RECALLING 522 MY 2003-2006 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:
DUSTER 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 DUSTER AT 1-254-840-3770.
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: 2007-2008 ROADTREK: EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Vehicle Make / Model: Model Year(s):
ROADTREK / SS AGILE 2007-2008
Manufacturer: ROADTREK MOTORHOMES INC. Mfr's Report Date: NOV 28, 2008
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 08V628000 NHTSA Action Number: N/A
Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS
Potential Number of Units Affected: 110
Summary:
ROADTREK IS RECALLING 110 MY 2007-2008 SS AGILE CLASS "B" MOTOR HOMES BUILT ON DODGE AND FREIGHTLINER SPRINTER 2500 VAN CHASSIS. THESE MOTOR HOMES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." THE REAR HITCH MOUNTED SPARE TIRE CARRIER (CONTINENTAL SPARE TIRE KIT), IMPEDES THE FULL VISIBILITY OF THE LEFT TAIL LIGHT. THE DRIVERS OF FOLLOWING VEHICLES MAY NOT HAVE FULL VISIBILITY OF THE LEFT TAIL LIGHTS.
Consequence:
THIS LACK OF VISIBILITY COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.
Remedy:
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A SUPPLEMENTARY TAIL LIGHT ON THE FIBERGLASS COVER OF THE SPARE TIRE FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING DECEMBER 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT ROADTREK AT 1-888-762-3873.
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.
ROADTREK / SS AGILE 2007-2008
Manufacturer: ROADTREK MOTORHOMES INC. Mfr's Report Date: NOV 28, 2008
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 08V628000 NHTSA Action Number: N/A
Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS
Potential Number of Units Affected: 110
Summary:
ROADTREK IS RECALLING 110 MY 2007-2008 SS AGILE CLASS "B" MOTOR HOMES BUILT ON DODGE AND FREIGHTLINER SPRINTER 2500 VAN CHASSIS. THESE MOTOR HOMES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." THE REAR HITCH MOUNTED SPARE TIRE CARRIER (CONTINENTAL SPARE TIRE KIT), IMPEDES THE FULL VISIBILITY OF THE LEFT TAIL LIGHT. THE DRIVERS OF FOLLOWING VEHICLES MAY NOT HAVE FULL VISIBILITY OF THE LEFT TAIL LIGHTS.
Consequence:
THIS LACK OF VISIBILITY COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.
Remedy:
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A SUPPLEMENTARY TAIL LIGHT ON THE FIBERGLASS COVER OF THE SPARE TIRE FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING DECEMBER 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT ROADTREK AT 1-888-762-3873.
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.
