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08-07-2008, 10:57 AM
U.S. NHTSA recall press release:
Make / Models : Model/Build Years:
COLEMAN / CARAVAN 2004
COLEMAN / CARAVAN MICRO-LITE 2004
FLEETWOOD / RESORT 2005
Manufacturer : FLEETWOOD FOLDING TRAILER, INC.
Mfr's Report Date : JUL 09, 2008
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 08V362000 EQ08010
NHTSA Action Number: EQ08010 (http://javascript<b></b>:openRelatedDefectsWindow('08V362000','Vehicles',' VEHICLE');)
Component: EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 1394
Summary:
http://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/images/spacer.gif 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.
Consequence:
http://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/images/spacer.gif IF THIS SOLUTION IS EXPOSED TO AN IGNITION SOURCE UNDER CERTAIN SPECIFIC CIRCUMSTANCES, IT CAN RESULT IN A VEHICLE FIRE.
Remedy:
http://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/images/spacer.gif FLEETWOOD FOLDING 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 FLEETWOOD FOLDING AT 1-814-445-9661.
Notes:
http://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/images/spacer.gif 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.
Make / Models : Model/Build Years:
COLEMAN / CARAVAN 2004
COLEMAN / CARAVAN MICRO-LITE 2004
FLEETWOOD / RESORT 2005
Manufacturer : FLEETWOOD FOLDING TRAILER, INC.
Mfr's Report Date : JUL 09, 2008
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 08V362000 EQ08010
NHTSA Action Number: EQ08010 (http://javascript<b></b>:openRelatedDefectsWindow('08V362000','Vehicles',' VEHICLE');)
Component: EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 1394
Summary:
http://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/images/spacer.gif 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.
Consequence:
http://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/images/spacer.gif IF THIS SOLUTION IS EXPOSED TO AN IGNITION SOURCE UNDER CERTAIN SPECIFIC CIRCUMSTANCES, IT CAN RESULT IN A VEHICLE FIRE.
Remedy:
http://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/images/spacer.gif FLEETWOOD FOLDING 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 FLEETWOOD FOLDING AT 1-814-445-9661.
Notes:
http://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/images/spacer.gif 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.