Recalls During April 2008
Posted on May 11, 2008
MY = Model Year
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued recall notices for the following RVs:
Optional Equipment Manufacturers (OEM) Recalls
Norcold is recalling an undetermined quantity of refrigerators, Models 1200LR, 1200LRIM, and 1201LRIM, manufactured from March 1, 1999 to February 28, 2001, with serial numbers between 1008701 and 1273700. These units were installed as original equipment in various recreational vehicles. A fatigue failure in the section of the cooling unit which contains the refrigerant could allow the liquid solution to slowly leak. If a leak occurs and the refrigerator continues to be operated after solution circulation has ceased, the heat source could generate very high temperatures. At such high temperatures, the steel material of the cooling unit could soften and rupture. If refrigerant gas is still in place when the rupture occurs, hydrogen gas may be expelled and could be ignited by the high temperature, possibly causing a fire. Norcold is working with the RV manufacturers to notify owners and repair the cooling units. This recall is an expansion of 02E-045. Owners may contact Norcold at
1-937-497-3080. 08E-030
Saf-Holland is recalling 2,065 transverse beam assemblies, Part Nos. 90547733, 90547813, and 90548443, installed as original equipment in certain recreational vehicles to aid in providing roll resistance of the drive axle suspension system. In some instances the transverse beam was not properly welded which could result in a failure of the weld. If the weld fails, vehicle stability while cornering could be affected resulting in loss of vehicle control, possibly resulting in a crash. In addition, the transverse beam could drop to the ground causing sparks that could cause a fire hazard. Each vehicle manufacturer will file a defect report and remedy plan for their vehicles which included these transverse beam assemblies as original equipment. Vehicles will be repaired at no cost to the owner. Owners can contact either their vehicle manufacturer or Saf-Holland at 231-773-3271. 08E-031
Dometic has reported a safety related defect covering 745,574 two-door refrigerators manufactured between June 1, 2003 and September 30, 2006, with Serial Numbers that begin with 320 through 352; 401 through 452; 501 through 552; and 601 through 639, installed in certain recreational vehicles as original equipment and sold as replacement equipment. A fatigue crack may develop in the boiler tube which may release a sufficient amount of pressurized coolant solution into an area where an ignition source (gas flame) is present. The release of coolant under certain conditions could ignite and result in a fire. The vehicle manufacturers will notify owners of recreational vehicles that had the refrigerators installed as original equipment and Dometic will notify owners of the aftermarket refrigerators. Dometic will install a secondary burner housing free of charge. Owners may contact Dometic at 888-446-5157. 08E-032
Motor Homes
Fleetwood is recalling 80 MY 2008-2009 Pulse and Icon Class C motor homes. The entry step attachment cradle/support may bend causing the step to become unsafe. Insufficient structural material strength could increase the risk of personal injuries and vehicle and/or other property damage. Dealers will inspect and reinforce the entry step attachment cradle/support free of charge. The recall is expected to begin during May 2008. 08V-164
Sportsmobile is recalling 6 MY 2003-2006 2500 Sprinter Van Class B regular bodyand extended body recreational vehicles 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. Release of coolant under certain conditions could ignite and result in a fire. Sportsmobile will be working with Dometic in order to repair these refrigerators (Please See 06E076). Dometic will repair these refrigerators by installing secondary burn housing, a thermal fuse, and a melt fuse free of charge. The recall began on April 10, 2008. Owners may contact Dometic/Stericycle at 1-888-446-5157 or Sportsmobile at 1-512-835-4409. This recall was the subject of EQ06-019, conducted by the Office of Defects Investigation. 08V-173
Monaco is recalling 811 Monarch, Lapalma Rear Gas and Lapalma Diesel, Holiday Rambler Admiral, Vacationer Rear Gas, Vacationer Diesel. and Safari Simba motor homes with the inverter option. The optional inverter is not protected by a fuse as the result of a production error. The fuse should be installed in the battery compartment in the rear of the passenger side of the motor home between the battery source and the inverter. The inverter is to be a protected appliance by code requirement. With no fuse installed, a vehicle fire may result from failure of the inverter. Dealers will install a 125amp fuse to protect the inverter free of charge. The recall is expected to begin on or before May 15, 2008. Owners may contact Monaco at 1-800-685-6545. 08V-179
Four Winds is recalling 104 MY 2008-2009 Chateau Sport, Dutchmen Express, and Four Winds 5000 motor homes. These motor homes may have improper routing of the propane gas line within the slide-out room. Continued operation of the slide-room may result in a rupture of this propane supply line potentially causing a gas leak, fire, or explosion resulting in serious injury or death. Four Winds will instruct owners to immediately turn off the propane supply valve, suspend use of propane appliances, and take the motor home to their nearest Four Winds dealer or service center for repair. Dealers will reconfigure the propane supply line to allow proper movement of the line without binding or chafing. The manufacturer has not yet provided an owner notification schedule for this campaign. Owners may contact Four Winds at 1-800-860-5658. 08V-189
Coachmen is recalling 145 MY 2007 Cross Country and MY 2007-2008 Sportscoach Encore and Pathfinder Class A motor homes built on Freightliner chassis. The fasteners that attach the steering arm or tie rod arms to the spindle may be over or under-tightened. Incorrectly tightened steering arm fasteners may fatigue and fracture which could cause a crash without warning. Coachmen is working with Freightliner to repair these vehicles (please see 07V306). Owners may contact Freightliner at
1-800-547-0712 or Coachmen at 1-574-825-5821. 08V-192
Coachmen is recalling 961 MY 2005-2007 Cross Country, Sportscoach Elite, MY 2005-2006 Cross Country SE, and MY 2006 Sportscoach Encore Class A motor homes built using inline power steering filters, Part No. 14-16829-000. The filter can plug due to failure of the screen adhesion to the filter housing causing a rise in return line pressure. This can lead to hose separation from the filter or steering gear fitting resulting in a sudden loss of steering fluid and power assist. Sudden loss of steering assist without warning involving a motor home could be a problem for certain drivers increasing the risk of a crash. Coachmen is working with Freightliner to replace the affected filters with a larger filter (please see 07V570). Owners may contact Freightliner at 1-800-547-0712 or Coachmen at 1-574-825-5821. 08V-193
Four Winds is recalling 120 MY 2006-2007 Valencia motor homes built on Freightliner chassis. The chassis contain steering filters that can plug due to failure of the screen adhesion to the filter housing causing a rise in return line pressure potentially leading to a hose separation from the filter or steering gear fitting resulting in a sudden loss of steering fluid and power assist. Sudden loss of steering assist without warning involving a motor home could be a problem for certain drivers increasing the risk of a crash. Freightliner is conducting this recall and will replace the affected filters with a larger filter (please see 07V-570). The recall is expected to begin during May 2008. Owners may contact Freightliner at 1-800-547-0712 or Four Winds at 1- 800-860-5658. 08V-194
Trailers and Fifth Wheels
New Horizons is recalling 327 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. Release of coolant under certain conditions could ignite and result in a fire. New Horizons will be working with Dometic in order to repair these refrigerators (please see 06E076). 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 1-888-446-5157or New Horizons at 1-800-235-3140. This recall was the subject of EQ06-019, conducted by the Office of Defects Investigation. 08V-172
Columbia Northwest is recalling 7 MY 2003 Aliner Sportliner, Aliner, Cabin A, and Cabin Cruiser folding campers 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. Release of coolant under certain conditions could ignite and result in a fire. Columbia Northwest will be working with Dometic in order to repair these refrigerators (please see 06E076). 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 Columbia Northwest at 1-724-423-7440. This recall was the subject of EQ06-019, conducted by the Office of Defects Investigation. 08V-184
Sunray RV is recalling 71 MY 2003-2004 19FRB, 24BH, 27SQ, 28BH and
30BH recreational vehicles 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. Release of coolant under certain conditions could ignite and result in a fire. Columbia Northwest will be working with Dometic in order to repair these refrigerators (please see 06E076). 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 SunRay RV at 1-423-626-7243. This recall was the subject of EQ06-019, conducted by the Office of Defects Investigation. 08V-185
Host is recalling 10 MY 2002 Yellowstone DS, MY 2004 Yellowstone DS, Rainier DS, Tahoe DS campers, and MY 2004-2005 Pathfinder recreational 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. Release of coolant under certain conditions could ignite and result in a fire. Columbia Northwest will be working with Dometic in order to repair these refrigerators (please see 06E076). 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 Host.
This recall was the subject of EQ06-019, conducted by the Office of Defects Investigation. 08V-186
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