NEW Horizons Fifth Wheel Trailer, Travel Trailer (1997-2003): Equipment
Recall 08V172000 · Apr 11, 2008 · New Horizons
327
vehicles affected
327
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 08V172000
- Date
- Apr 11, 2008
- Maker
- New Horizons
- Units affected
- 327
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Equipment > Recreational vehicle/trailer
- Model years
- 1997-2003
- Started by
- The safety regulator
- Hazard
- Fire
What is wrong
NEW HORIZONS IS RECALLING 327 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.
What can happen
RELEASE OF COOLANT UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS COULD IGNITE AND RESULT IN A FIRE.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
NEW HORIZONS WILL BE WORKING WITH DOMETIC IN ORDER TO REPAIR THESE REFRIGERATORS (PLEASE SEE 06E076). 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 NEW HORIZONS AT 1-800-235-3140.
Vehicles covered
2 models, 14 model years in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| New Horizons | Fifth Wheel Trailer | 1997-2003 |
| New Horizons | Travel Trailer | 1997-2003 |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 08V172000?
2 models: New Horizons Fifth Wheel Trailer (1997-2003), New Horizons Travel Trailer (1997-2003), about 327 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 08V172000?
NEW HORIZONS WILL BE WORKING WITH DOMETIC IN ORDER TO REPAIR THESE REFRIGERATORS (PLEASE SEE 06E076). 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.
What can happen?
RELEASE OF COOLANT UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS COULD IGNITE AND RESULT IN A FIRE.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.