Recall 08V368000 — EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER Defect in 2004-2007 FOUR WINDS MANDALAY
RECALL This recall affects up to 1,633 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 08V368000 |
| Manufacturer | FOUR WINDS INTERNATIONAL |
| Vehicles Affected | 1,633 |
| Component | EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
Defect Description
FOUR WINDS IS RECALLING 1,633 MY 2004-2007 MANDALAY, MY 2005-2007 PRESIDIO, AND MY 2006-2007 VALENCIA MOTOR HOMES 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.
Safety Consequence
IF THIS SOLUTION IS EXPOSED TO AN IGNITION SOURCE UNDER CERTAIN SPECIFIC CIRCUMSTANCES, IT CAN RESULT IN A VEHICLE FIRE.
Remedy
FOUR WINDS 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 FOUR WINDS AT 1-800-860-5658.
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| Campaign | Vehicle | Component | Date | Affected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20V679000 | 2011 FOUR WINDS MONTECITO | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 59 | |
| 17V758000 | 2005 FOUR WINDS PRESIDIO | EQUIPMENT | 110,400 | |
| 15V745000 | 2009 FOUR WINDS FOUR WINDS | EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER | 12,656 | |
| 15V698000 | 2011 FOUR WINDS SERRANO | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 503 | |
| 12V516000 | 2009 FOUR WINDS PRESIDIO | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 634 | |
| 10V563000 | 2009 FOUR WINDS MANDALAY | EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER | 3,488 | |
| 11V058000 | 2011 FOUR WINDS HURRICANE | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY | 371 | |
| 10V268000 | 2010 FOUR WINDS FREEDOM ELITE | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM | 415 | |
| 10V026000 | 2010 FOUR WINDS MONTECITO | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES | 205 | |
| 09V331000 | 2010 FOUR WINDS ARISTOCRAT TRAILERS | EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS | 51 |