Recall 08V453000 — EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER Defect in 2003-2007 VINTAGE CONVERSION TRAILER
RECALL This recall affects up to 265 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 08V453000 |
| Manufacturer | VINTAGE TRAILERS LTD |
| Vehicles Affected | 265 |
| Component | EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
Defect Description
VINTAGE TRAILERS IS RECALLING 265 MY 2003-2007 CONVERSION 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
VINTAGE TRAILERS 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 VINTAGE TRAILERS AT 1-574-522-2261.
Related Recalls for VINTAGE
| Campaign | Vehicle | Component | Date | Affected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16V033000 | 2010 VINTAGE BANDIT | EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS | 373 | |
| 13V482000 | 2011 VINTAGE BANDIT | LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES | 4,212 | |
| 07V433000 | 2003 VINTAGE CONVERSION TRAILER | EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER | 16 | |
| 05V436000 | 2005 VINTAGE RACE CAR TRAILER | WHEELS:RIM | 5 | |
| 86V135000 | 1984 VINTAGE GAZELLE | SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR | 265 | |
| 82V005000 | 1979 VINTAGE GAZELLE | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 110 |