161,250 Keystone 2004-2007 fifth wheel & travel trailers, 23 models w/Dometic fridge

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U.S. NHTSA recall press release:

Make / Models : Model/Build Years:
KEYSTONE / CABANA 2004
KEYSTONE / CAMBRIDGE 2006
KEYSTONE / CHALLENGER 2006-2007
KEYSTONE / COUGAR 2004-2007
KEYSTONE / COUGAR-HIGH COUNTRY 2004-2005
KEYSTONE / EVEREST 2006-2007
KEYSTONE / FUZION 2007
KEYSTONE / HOBBI 2006-2007
KEYSTONE / LAREDO 2006-2007
KEYSTONE / MONTANA 2004-2007
KEYSTONE / MONTANA-BIG SKY 2004-2007
KEYSTONE / MONTANA-MOUNTAINEER 2004-2007
KEYSTONE / NRG 2006-2007
KEYSTONE / OUTBACK 2004-2007
KEYSTONE / OUTBACK-SYDNEY 2005-2007
KEYSTONE / PASSPORT 2007
KEYSTONE / SPRINGDALE 2004-2007
KEYSTONE / SPRINGDALE LIMITED 2007
KEYSTONE / SPRINGDALE-CLEARWATER 2004-2007
KEYSTONE / SPRINGDALE-SUMMERLAND 2007
KEYSTONE / SPRINTER 2004-2007
KEYSTONE / TAIL-GATOR 2004-2007
KEYSTONE / VR1 2006-2007

Manufacturer : KEYSTONE RV COMPANY
Mfr's Report Date : JUL 11, 2008
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 08V325000 EQ08010
NHTSA Action Number: EQ08010
Component: EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 161250

Summary:
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.

Consequence:
IF THIS SOLUTION IS EXPOSED TO AN IGNITION SOURCE UNDER CERTAIN SPECIFIC CIRCUMSTANCES, IT CAN RESULT IN A VEHICLE FIRE.

Remedy:
KEYSTONE 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 KEYSTONE AT 1-866-425-4369.

Notes:
KEYSTONE RECALL NO. 08-111. 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.