RV Recalls for July, 2008

Blue Bird is recalling 162 MY 1999-2002 Wanderlodge motorhomes equipped with Norcold Model 1200LR or1200LRIM gas/electric refrigerators. A fatigue failure in the section of the cooling unit which contains the refrigerant could allow the liquid solution to slowly leak. Extended operation of a leaking cooling unit could lead to a fire from gas which might escape. Blue Bird is working with Norcold to repair these refrigerators. Norcold will provide thermal switch kits to owners along with the necessary forms and instructions. Owners may contact Norcold at 1-800-767-9101 or Blue Bird at 1-478-825-2021. This recall was the subject of an Equipment Query, EQ08-009, conducted by the Office of Defects Investigation. 08V-286

Coach House is recalling 297 MY 2003-2007 Platinum motorhomes 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. If this solution is exposed to an ignition source under certain specific circumstances, it can result in a vehicle fire. Coach House is working with Dometic to repair these refrigerators. Dometic will repair these refrigerators by installing a secondary burn housing, a thermal fuse, and a melt fuse. 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 Coach House at 1-941-485-0984. This recall was the subject of an Equipment Query, EQ08-010, conducted by the Office of Defects Investigation. 08V-288

Damon is recalling 804 MY 1999 Intruder, Ultrasport, and Escaper motorhomes equipped with Norcold refrigerators. A fatigue failure in the section of the cooling unit which contains the refrigerant could allow the liquid solution to slowly leak. Extended operation of a leaking cooling unit could lead to a fire from gas which might escape. Damon is working with Norcold to repair these refrigerators. Norcold will provide thermal switch kits to owners along with the necessary forms and instructions. Owners may contact Norcold at 1-800-767- 9101 or Damon at 1-800-860-3812. This recall was the subject of an Equipment Query, EQ08-009, conducted by the Office of Defects Investigation. 08V-289

Fleetwood is recalling 226 MY 2008-2009 American Allegiance, American Eagle, American Heritage, American Tradition, Bounder, Bounder Diesel, Discovery, Excursion, Expedition, Fiesta LX, Pace Arrow, Providence, Revolution LE, Southwind, Class A motorhomes, and Icon, Jamboree, Jamboree GT, Jamboree Sport, Pulse, Tioga, and Tioga Ranger Class C motorhomes. These motorhomes fail to comply with the requirements of the Code of Federal Regulations, Part 567, ‘Certification.’ The Occupant and Cargo Carrying Capacity were calculated incorrectly allowing additional load carrying capacity. Overloading may have an adverse affect on motorhome handling, increasing the risk of a crash. Fleetwood will mail a corrected Federal certification label along with installation instructions to the affected motorhome owners. Owners who do not feel comfortable installing this label may take their motorhome to any Fleetwood dealer and the dealer will install the label for them. The recall is expected to begin during July 2008. Owners may contact Fleetwood at 1-800-509-3418. 08V-292

Silver Crown is recalling 39 MY 2005-2006 motorhomes 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. If this solution is exposed to an ignition source under certain specific circumstances, it can result in a vehicle fire. Silver Crown is working with Dometic to repair these refrigerators. Dometic will repair these refrigerators by installing a secondary burn housing, a thermal fuse, and a melt fuse. 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 Silver Crown at 1-269- 483-7900. This recall was the subject of an Equipment Query, EQ08-010, conducted by the Office of Defects Investigation. 08V-293

Host Industries is recalling 546 MY 2004-2007 Bachelor (8.5′), McKinley (8.5′), Rainier (9.5′), Tahoe (10.5′), Yukon (11.5′), Yellowstone (11.5′) campers, and MY 2007 Model 270 Class C motorhomes 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. If this solution is exposed to an ignition source under certain specific circumstances, it can result in a vehicle fire. Host Industries is working with Dometic to repair these refrigerators. Dometic will repair these refrigerators by installing a secondary burn housing, a thermal fuse, and a melt fuse. 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 Host Industries 1-541-330-2328. This recall was the subject of an Equipment Query, EQ08- 010, conducted by the Office of Defects Investigation. 08V-294

Monaco is recalling 152 MY 2006-2008 Holiday Rambler Arista, Atlantis, and Safari Passage and Ivory motorhomes. There is an error in the routing of the liquid propane (LP) line from below and through the main floor and the slide-out floor. The LP line can become entangled with the 12-volt and 120-volt wiring which could cause the hose to kink and/or become damaged which could lead to an LP leak. If the LP line was to leak and a spark occurs, this could lead a fire or explosion. Dealers will install a kit to replace and reroute the LP line. The recall is expected to begin during August 2008. Owners may contact Monaco at 1-800-685-6545. 08V-298

Jayco is recalling 156 MY 2009 Recon, Eagle, and Designer fifth wheel travel trailers. An electrical short can occur if the metal terminal rubber crimp cap was not installed correctly. If the cap was to fall off the battery charge line, an electrical short may occur which could result in a fire, crash, injury, or death. Owners will be requested to inspect the rubber caps and reinstall the caps if installed incorrectly. If an owner so desires, a dealer can perform this inspection for them. The recall began on July 14, 2008. Owners may contact Jayco at 1-800-283-8267. 08V-300

Marathon is recalling 312 MY 2003-2007 Olympian fifth wheel or travel trailers equipped with a twodoor 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. If this solution is exposed to an ignition source under certain specific circumstances, it can result in a vehicle fire. Marathon is working with Dometic to repair these refrigerators. Dometic will repair these refrigerators by installing a secondary burn housing, a thermal fuse, and a melt fuse. 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 Marathon at 574-294- 6441. This recall was the subject of an Equipment Query, EQ08-010, conducted by the Office of Defects Investigation. 08V-302

KZRV is recalling 419 MY 2008 Inferno fifth wheel toy hauler trailers equipped with Lippert suspension hangers. These suspension hangers may be at risk of premature wear or failure. This could result in the unit exhibiting unusual body lean, poor handling while being towed, excessive tire wear, and/or failure without prior warning. Dealers will inspect and reinforce the suspension hangers. The recall is expected to begin during August 2008. Owners may contact KZRV at 866-524-7821. 08V-307

Foretravel is recalling 17 MY 2000-2002 U320, MY 2002-2005 U270, MY 2004 U295 and MY 2006-2008 Nimbus motorhomes 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. If this solution is exposed to an ignition source under certain specific circumstances, it can result in a vehicle fire. Foretravel is working with Dometic in order to repair these refrigerators. Dometic will repair these refrigerators by installing a secondary burn housing, a thermal fuse, and a melt fuse. 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 Foretravel at 936-564-8367. This recall was the subject of an Equipment Query, EQ08-010, conducted by the Office of Defects Investigation. 08V-317

Trails West is recalling 607 Sierra, Santa Fe, and Classic motorhomes 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. If this solution is exposed to an ignition source under certain specific circumstances, it can result in a vehicle fire. Trails West is 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. 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 trails west at 1-208-852- 2200. This recall was the subject of an Equipment Query, EQ08-010, conducted by the Office of Defects Investigation. 08V-318

Rexall is recalling certain motorhomes 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. If this solution is exposed to an ignition source under certain specific circumstances, it can result in a vehicle fire. Rexhall is working with Dometic in order to repair these refrigerators. Dometic will repair these refrigerators by installing a secondary burn housing, a thermal fuse, and a melt fuse. 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 Rexhall at 1-661-726-0565. This recall was the subject of an Equipment Query, EQ08-010, conducted by the Office of Defects Investigation. 08V-319

Fleetwood is recalling 70,101 MY 2003-2007 Southwind, Pace Arrow, Bounder, Flair, Storm, Fiesta, Terra gas Class A motorhomes; Bounder, Discovery, Providence, Excursion, Expedition, Revolution, American Eagle, American Heritage, American Tradition diesel Class A motorhomes; Jamboree, Tioga Class C motorhomes; and Prowler, Wilderness, Terry, Mallard, Pioneer, Pride and Triumph conventional and fifth wheel travel trailers equipped with a two-door refrigerators 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. If this solution is exposed to an ignition source under certain specific circumstances, it can result in a vehicle fire. Fleetwood is working with Dometic in order to repair these refrigerators. Dometic will repair these refrigerators by installing a secondary burn housing, a thermal fuse, and a melt fuse. 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 Fleetwood at 1-800-322-8216. This recall was the subject of an Equipment Query, EQ08-010, conducted by the Office of Defects Investigation. 08V-320

Keystone is recalling 161,250 MY 2004-2007 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. If this solution is exposed to an ignition source under certain specific circumstances, it can result in a vehicle fire. Keystone is 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. 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 Keystone at 1-866-425- 4369. This recall was the subject of an Equipment Query, EQ08-010, conducted by the Office of Defects Investigation. 08V-325

Country Coach is recalling 65 MY 2008-2009 Allure, MY 2008 Inspire and Tribute motorhomes equipped with Caterpillar C9 diesel engines. The fuel pump outlet check plug may be cracked which could cause fuel to spray and leak. Fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire. Country Coach is working with Caterpillar. Caterpillar will replace the fuel pump plug. The recall is expected to begin during August 2008. Owners may contact Caterpillar at 1-800-447-4986 or Country Coach at 1-800-452-8015. 08V-327

Pacific Coachworks is recalling 177 MY 2007 Tango fifth wheel and travel trailers equipped with a twodoor 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. If this solution is exposed to an ignition source under certain specific circumstances, it can result in a vehicle fire. Pacific Coachworks is working with Dometic in order to repair these refrigerators. Dometic will repair these refrigerators by installing a secondary burn housing, a thermal fuse, and a melt fuse. 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 Pacific Coachworks at 1-951-686-7294. This recall was the subject of an Equipment Query, EQ08-010, conducted by the Office of Defects Investigation. 08V-328

KZRV is recalling 332 MY 1999-2001 New Vision, New Vision Ultra Sport, Snowbird, Sportscoach, Sportsman, and Ultra travel trailers equipped with Norcold refrigerators. A fatigue failure in the section of the cooling unit which contains the refrigerant could allow the liquid solution to slowly leak. Extended operation of a leaking cooling unit could lead to a fire from gas which might escape. KZRV is working with Norcold to repair these refrigerators. Norcold will provide thermal switch kits to owners along with the necessary forms and instructions. The recall is expected to begin during August 2008. Owners may contact Norcold at 1-800-767- 9101 or KZRV AT 1-800-768-4016. This recall was the subject of an Equipment Query, EQ08-009, conducted by the Office of Defects Investigation. 08V-330

NRC is recalling certain motorhomes equipped with Norcold refrigerators. A fatigue failure in the section of the cooling unit which contains the refrigerant could allow the liquid solution to slowly leak. Extended operation of a leaking cooling unit could lead to a fire from gas which might escape. NRC is working with Norcold to repair these refrigerators. Norcold will provide thermal switch kits to owners along with the necessary forms and instructions. Owners may contact Norcold at 1-800-767- 9101 or NRC at 1-574-825-3646. This recall was the subject of an Equipment Query, EQ08-009, conducted by the Office of Defects Investigation. 08V-332

Airstream is recalling 14 MY 2008-2009 Interstate Class B vans built with factory installed driver and passenger seat swivel mechanisms. These vans fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 207, “Seating Systems.” It is possible that during a frontal impact, the driver and passenger seat swivel mechanism could fail causing severe injury to the seat occupants. Dealers will replace the defective seat swivel mechanisms with modified seat swivel mechanisms that have been reinforced and contains a stronger swivel locking bolt. The recall is expected to begin during August 2008. Owners may contact Airstream at 1-937-596-6111. 08V-334

Four Winds is recalling 69 MY 2008 Presidio 360, Mandalay, and MY 2008-2009 Presidio 400 motorhome chassis 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. 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. Four Winds is working with Daimler Trucks and 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. Owners may contact SAF-Holland at 1-231-773-3271, Daimler Trucks at 1-800-547-0712, or Four Winds at 1-800-860-5658. 08V-335

Pilgrim is recalling 25,500 MY 2004-2007 Open Road, Pilgrim; MY 2005 Pure Sport; MY 2006-2007 Legends and Cirrus 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. Release of coolant under certain conditions could ignite and result in a fire. Pilgrim will be working with Dometic in order to repair these refrigerators. Dometic will repair these refrigerators by installing a secondary burn housing, a thermal fuse, and a melt fuse. 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 Pilgrim at 1-574-825-8686. This recall was the subject of an Equipment Query, EQ08-010, conducted by the Office of Defects Investigation. 08V-336

Winnebago is recalling 1,040 MY 2008 Itasca Cambria, Impulse, Spirit, and Winnebago Access, Aspect, Outlook, and MY 2009 Chalet motorhomes built on MY 2008 Ford E450 chassis for failing to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 120, “Tire Selection and Rims for Motor Vehicles Other Than Passenger Cars.” The vehicle certification label reflects the incorrect tire pressure. Failure to follow proper vehicle loading specifications and tire inflation recommendations can result in tire damage and vehicle instability, increasing the risk of a crash. Owners will be provided with correct vehicle certification labels and installation instructions. A dealer can install this label for owners if they so desire. The recall began on June 27, 2008. Owners may contact Winnebago at 1-641-585-6939. 08V-337

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. Release of coolant under certain conditions could ignite and result in a fire. Adventure will be working with Dometic in order to repair these refrigerators. Dometic will repair these refrigerators by installing a secondary burn housing, a thermal fuse, and a melt fuse. 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. This recall was the subject of an Equipment Query, EQ08-010, conducted by the Office of Defects Investigation. 08V-341

Newmar is recalling 64 MY 2009 All Star Mid-Engine, Dutch Aire Diesel Pusher, Dutch Star Diesel Pusher, Essex Diesel Pusher, Mountain Aire Diesel Pusher, and Ventana Diesel Pusher motorhomes built on Spartan motorhome chassis. Certain chassis fasteners may fracture resulting in poor handling of the vehicle, loss of steering, and/or reduced level of suspension performance. Loss of steering will increase the risk of a crash. Newmar is working with Spartan to have these motorhomes inspected and the fasteners replaced as needed. Owners may contact Spartan at 1-800-543-4277 or Newmar at 1-574- 773-7791. 08V-343

Forest River is recalling 57 MY 2007-2008 motorhomes built on Freightliner XC chassis and equipped with SAF-Holland rear suspensions. In some instances the transverse beam was not properly welded which could result in a failure of the weld. 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. Forest River is working with Daimler Trucks and 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. Owners may contact SAF-Holland at 1-231-773-3271, Daimler Trucks at 1-800-547-0712, or Forest River at 1-574-389-4600. 08V-345

Forest River is recalling certain MY 2003-2006 All American Sport, Auto Master, Auto Plus, Cardinal, Cedar Creek, Cherokee, Eliminator, Flagstaff, Forester, Georgetown, Grand Surveyor, Lexington, Lexington GT, MB Cruiser, Rockwood, Qualifier, Salem, Sandpiper, Sierra, Sunseeker, Surveyor, Tsunami, Wildcat, Wildwood, Work and Play, and Palomino Stampede and Thoroughbred motorhomes, 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. Release of coolant under certain conditions could ignite and result in a fire. Forest River will be working with Dometic in order to repair these refrigerators. Dometic will repair these refrigerators by installing a secondary burn housing, a thermal fuse, and a melt fuse. 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. This recall was the subject of an Equipment Query, EQ08-010, conducted by the Office of Defects Investigation. 08V-346

Extreme RV is recalling 3,294 MY 2004-2007 Extreme, Monterey, Megalite, and Sportsmaster 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. Release of coolant under certain conditions could ignite and result in a fire. Extreme RV will be working with Dometic in order to repair these refrigerators. Dometic will repair these refrigerators by installing a secondary burn housing, a thermal fuse, and a melt fuse. 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 Extreme RV at 1-208-453-2500. This recall was the subject of an Equipment Query, EQ08- 010, conducted by the Office of Defects Investigation. 08V-350

ShowHauler Trucks is recalling 2 MY 2003 garage coaches and motorhomes 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. Release of coolant under certain conditions could ignite and result in a fire. ShowHauler will be working with Dometic in order to repair these refrigerators. Dometic will repair these refrigerators by installing a secondary burn housing, a thermal fuse, and a melt fuse. 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 ShowHauler at 1-574-825-6764. This recall was the subject of an Equipment Query, EQ08-010, conducted by the Office of Defects Investigation. 08V-35

Gulf Stream is recalling 68 MY 2007-2008 Crescendo, Tour Master and Yellowstone motorhomes built on Freightliner chassis. The AAC front axle steering arm bolts with a latch lever pivot bolt assembly may have been over-tightened which may result in fatigue or fracture of the steering arm bolts. Should these bolts fracture, the resulting loss of steering control could cause a crash. Gulf Stream is working with Daimler Trucks to repair these vehicles free of charge. Owners may contact Daimler Trucks at 1-800-547-0712 or Gulf Stream at 1-574-773-7761. 08V-354

Navistar is recalling 1,765 MY 1998-2003 RE school and commercial buses manufactured between January 5, 1998 and July 23, 2002, equipped with International T444E engines. The hose assemblies that supply high pressure oil to the engine’s cylinder heads may deteriorate and allow oil to leak or mist in the engine compartment. Leaking or misting oil in the engine compartment may ignite resulting in a fire possibly causing property damage, personal injury, or death. Navistar will notify owners and replace the hose assembly. The manufacturer has not yet provided us with a remedy schedule. This recall campaign is related to a previously conducted campaign. Owners can contact Navistar at 1-800-448-7825. 08V-355

Space Craft is recalling 17 MY 2003-2006 recreational vehicles 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. Release of coolant under certain conditions could ignite and result in a fire. Space Craft will be working with Dometic in order to repair these refrigerators. Dometic will repair these refrigerators by installing a secondary burn housing, a thermal fuse, and a melt fuse. 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 Space Craft at 1-660-463-7520. This recall was the subject of an Equipment Query, EQ08-010, conducted by the Office of Defects Investigation. 08V-358

Nu Wa is recalling certain MY 2004-2007 recreational vehicles 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. Release of coolant under certain conditions could ignite and result in a fire. Nu Wa will be working with Dometic in order to repair these refrigerators. Dometic will repair these refrigerators by installing a secondary burn housing, a thermal fuse, and a melt fuse. 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 Nu Wa at 1-620-431-2088. This recall was the subject of an Equipment Query, EQ08-010, conducted by the Office of Defects Investigation. 08V-359

Roadmaster is recalling 753 MY 2003-2006 Campmaster recreational 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. Release of coolant under certain conditions could ignite and result in a fire. Roadmaster will be working with Dometic in order to repair these refrigerators. Dometic will repair these refrigerators by installing a secondary burn housing, a thermal fuse, and a melt fuse. 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 Roadmaster at 1-574-537-0669. This recall was the subject of an Equipment Query, EQ08-010, conducted by the Office of Defects Investigation. 08V-360

Lazy Daze is recalling 545 MY 2003-2006 recreational vehicles 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. Release of coolant under certain conditions could ignite and result in a fire. Lazy Daze will be working with Dometic in order to repair these refrigerators. Dometic will repair these refrigerators by installing a secondary burn housing, a thermal fuse, and a melt fuse. 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 Lazy Daze at 1-909-627-1103. This recall was the subject of an Equipment Query, EQ08-010, conducted by the Office of Defects Investigation. 08V-361

Fleetwood Folding is recalling 1,394 MY 2004 Caravan, Micro-Lite and MY 2005 Resort 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. Release of coolant under certain conditions could ignite and result in a fire. Fleetwood Folding will be working with Dometic in order to repair these Dometic will repair these refrigerators by installing a secondary burn housing, a thermal fuse, and a melt fuse. 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 Fleetwood Folding at 1-814-445-9661. This recall was the subject of an Equipment Query, EQ08-010, conducted by the Office of Defects Investigation. 08V-362

Monaco is recalling 80 MY 2007 Holiday Rambler MY 2007 Atlantis, Augusta B+, Augusta Touring Sedan, Safari Damara B+, Damara Touring Sedan, Ivory Class C motorhomes, and MY 2000 Harney Coach Riata Class A motorhome 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. Release of coolant under certain conditions could ignite and result in a fire. Monaco will be working with Dometic in order to repair these refrigerators. Dometic will repair these refrigerators by installing a secondary burn housing, a thermal fuse, and a melt fuse. 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 Monaco at 1-800-685-6545. This recall was the subject of an Equipment Query, EQ08-010, conducted by the Office of Defects Investigation. 08V-364

R-Vision is recalling certain recreational vehicles 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. Release of coolant under certain conditions could ignite and result in a fire. R-Vision will be working with Dometic in order to repair these refrigerators. Dometic will repair these refrigerators by installing a secondary burn housing, a thermal fuse, and a melt fuse. 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 R-Vision at 1-574-268-2111. This recall was the subject of an Equipment Query, EQ08-010, conducted by the Office of Defects Investigation. 08V-365

Newmar is recalling 772 MY 2004-2005 American Star, Kountry Aire, Mountain Aire, MY 2003-2006 Kountry Star, MY 2007 X-Aire fifth wheel trailers; MY 2007 Bay Star, MY 2004-2007 Kountry Star, MY 2004-2006 Mountain Aire, MY 2003-2005 Scottsdale Class A motorhomes; and MY 2004-2006 Dutch Star, MY 2003-2006 Kountry Star, MY 2004-2006 Mountain Aire diesel pusher motorhomes 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. Release of coolant under certain conditions could ignite and result in a fire. Newmar will be working with Dometic in order to repair these refrigerators. Dometic will repair these refrigerators by installing a secondary burn housing, a thermal fuse, and a melt fuse. 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 Newmar at 1-574-773- 7791. This recall was the subject of an Equipment Query, EQ08-010, conducted by the Office of Defects Investigation. 08V-366

Airstream is recalling 4,450 MY 2004-2007 Safari, International, Interstate, Land Yacht, Classic, MY 2004-2006 SkyDeck, and MY 2006 Parkway travel trailers and motorhomes 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. Release of coolant under certain conditions could ignite and result in a fire. Airstream will be working with Dometic in order to repair these refrigerators. Dometic will repair these refrigerators by installing a secondary burn housing, a thermal fuse, and a melt fuse. 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 Airstream at 1-937-596-6111. This recall was the subject of an Equipment Query, EQ08-010, conducted by the Office of Defects Investigation. 08V-367

Four Winds is recalling 1,633 MY 2004-2007 Mandalay, MY 2005-2007 Presidio, and MY 2006-2007 Valencia motorhomes 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. Release of coolant under certain conditions could ignite and result in a fire. Four Winds is working with Dometic in order to repair these refrigerators. Dometic will repair these refrigerators by installing a secondary burn housing, a thermal fuse, and a melt fuse. 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 Four Winds at 1-800-850-5658. This recall was the subject of an Equipment Query, EQ08-010, conducted by the Office of Defects Investigation. 08V-368

Thor America is recalling, 2,700 MY 2003-2005 Citation, Chateau, and Corsair 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. Release of coolant under certain conditions could ignite and result in a fire. Thor America is working with Dometic in order to repair these refrigerators. Dometic will repair these refrigerators by installing a secondary burn housing, a thermal fuse, and a melt fuse. 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 Thor America at 1-570-837-1663. This recall was the subject of an Equipment Query, EQ08-010, conducted by the Office of Defects Investigation. 08V-369

Crossroads RV
is recalling 17,353 MY 2004-2007 Cruiser, Paradise Pointe, MY 2004 Silverado, MY 2005-2007 Zinger, Cross Terrain, and MY 2006-2007 BelAir, CrossForce, and CrossFire 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. Release of coolant under certain conditions could ignite and result in a fire. Crossroads RV is working with Dometic in order to repair these refrigerators. Dometic will repair these refrigerators by installing a secondary burn housing, a thermal fuse, and a melt fuse. 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 Crossroads RV at 1-260- 593-2866. This recall was the subject of an Equipment Query, EQ08-010, conducted by the Office of Defects Investigation. 08V-370

Keystone is recalling 2,990 MY 2008 Everest, MY 2008-2009 Hornet, Laredo, Sprinter and Outback Loft fifth wheel and travel trailers for failing to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 108, “Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment.” The intermediate side marker lights are missing. Pulling a vehicle at night without the proper side marker lighting increases the risk of other motorists not being able to see the vehicle and could possibly result in a crash. Dealers will install the missing side marker lights free or charge. The recall is expected to begin during August 2008. Owners may contact Keystone at 1-866-425-4369. 08V-371

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This post was written by Chuck on September 4, 2008