Recall 07V121000 — EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER Defect in 1997-2003 WESTERN ALPINE COACH
RECALL This recall affects up to 6,188 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 07V121000 |
| Manufacturer | WESTERN RECREATIONAL VEHICLES, INC. |
| Vehicles Affected | 6,188 |
| Component | EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
1997 WESTERN WILDERNESS, 1997 WESTERN ALPENLITE, 1998 WESTERN ALPENLITE, 1998 WESTERN WILDERNESS, 1998 WESTERN ALPINE COACH, 1999 WESTERN WILDERNESS, 1999 WESTERN ALPINE COACH, 1999 WESTERN ALPENLITE, 2000 WESTERN ALPENLITE, 2000 WESTERN ALPINE COACH, 2001 WESTERN ALPINE COACH, 2001 WESTERN ALPENLITE, 2002 WESTERN ALPENLITE, 2002 WESTERN ALPINE COACH, 2003 WESTERN ALPINE COACH, 2003 WESTERN ASPEN, 2003 WESTERN ALPENLITE
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Defect Description
CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES, TRUCK CAMPERS, FIFTH WHEEL AND TRAVEL TRAILERS EQUIPPED WITH A TWO-DOOR REFRIGERATOR, MANUFACTURED BY THE DOMETIC CORPORATION, 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.
Safety Consequence
RELEASE OF COOLANT UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS COULD IGNITE AND RESULT IN A FIRE.
Remedy
WESTERN RV 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 YOU 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 WESTERN RV AT 1-866-567-4133.
Related Recalls for WESTERN
| Campaign | Vehicle | Component | Date | Affected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05V435000 | 2006 WESTERN ALPENLITE | WHEELS:RIM | 44 | |
| 05V250000 | 2005 WESTERN ALPINE COACH | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 89 | |
| 02V243000 | 2001 WESTERN ALPINE COACH | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER | 254 | |
| 04V372000 | 2005 WESTERN AVALANCHE | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 78 | |
| 00V273002 | 2001 WESTERN ALPINE COACH | SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY | 121 | |
| 95V210000 | 1995 WESTERN DREAMER | WHEELS:HUBCAP/COVER | 127 | |
| 92V151000 | 1989 WESTERN TRAVELLITE | FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | 112 | |
| 90E041000 | 1991 WESTERN ALPINE | EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS | 309 | |
| 89V017000 | 1989 WESTERN WESTERN STAR | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:SPRINGS | 1,134 | |
| 87V028000 | 1971 WESTERN TANK TRAILERS | SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY | 10 |