Recall 08V377000 — EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER Defect in 2003-2006 FRONTIER RV ASPEN
RECALL This recall affects up to 361 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 08V377000 |
| Manufacturer | FRONTIER R.V. INC |
| Vehicles Affected | 361 |
| Component | EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
2003 FRONTIER RV EXPLORER, 2003 FRONTIER RV ASPEN, 2003 FRONTIER RV RANGER, 2004 FRONTIER RV ASPEN, 2004 FRONTIER RV RANGER, 2004 FRONTIER RV EXPLORER, 2005 FRONTIER RV EXPLORER, 2005 FRONTIER RV ASPEN, 2005 FRONTIER RV RANGER, 2006 FRONTIER RV ASPEN, 2006 FRONTIER RV EXPLORER, 2006 FRONTIER RV RANGER
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Defect Description
FRONTIER RV IS RECALLING 361 MY 2003-2006 EXPLORER, RANGER, AND ASPEN 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.
Safety Consequence
IF THIS SOLUTION IS EXPOSED TO AN IGNITION SOURCE UNDER CERTAIN SPECIFIC CIRCUMSTANCES, IT CAN RESULT IN A VEHICLE FIRE.
Remedy
FRONTIER RV 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 FRONTIER RV AT 1-903-247-9400.
Related Recalls for FRONTIER RV
| Campaign | Vehicle | Component | Date | Affected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08V378000 | 2003 FRONTIER RV EXPLORER | EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER | 66 |