Recall 08V558000 — EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER Defect in 2003-2006 MERHOW LQ
RECALL This recall affects up to 13 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 08V558000 |
| Manufacturer | PEGASUS VANS & TRAILERS INC |
| Vehicles Affected | 13 |
| Component | EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
Defect Description
PEGASUS IS RECALLING 13 MY 2004 LQ AND MY 2003-2006 MERHOW LQ HORSE CARRIERS 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
RELEASE OF COOLANT UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS COULD IGNITE AND RESULT IN A FIRE.
Remedy
PEGASUS WILL BE WORKING WITH DOMETIC IN ORDER 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 PEGASUS AT 1-888-608-1997.
Related Recalls for MERHOW
| Campaign | Vehicle | Component | Date | Affected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15V601000 | 2009 MERHOW HORSE TRAIELRS | LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES | 178 |