Recall 08V378000 — EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER Defect in 2003-2007 FRONTIER RV EXPLORER
RECALL This recall affects up to 66 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 08V378000 |
| Manufacturer | FRONTIER RV OF GEORGIA, LLC |
| Vehicles Affected | 66 |
| Component | EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
Defect Description
FRONTIER RV OF GA IS RECALLING 66 MY 2003-2007 EXPLORER 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 OF GA 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 OF GA AT 1-903-247-9400.
Related Recalls for FRONTIER RV
| Campaign | Vehicle | Component | Date | Affected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08V377000 | 2004 FRONTIER RV ASPEN | EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER | 361 |