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September 18, 2008
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Blue Bird is recalling 162 model year 1999-2002 Wanderlodge motorhomes equipped with Norcold Model 1200LR or1200LRIM gas/electric refrigerators. A fatigue failure in the section of the cooling unit which contains the refrigerant could allow the liquid solution to slowly leak. Extended operation of a leaking cooling unit could lead to a fire from gas which might escape. Blue Bird is working with Norcold to repair these refrigerators. Norcold will provide thermal switch kits to owners along with the necessary forms and instructions. Owners may contact Norcold at 1-800-767-9101 or Blue Bird at
1-478-825-2021. This recall was the subject of an Equipment Query, EQ08-009, conducted by the Office of Defects Investigation. 08V-286
Coach House is recalling 297 model year 2003-2007 Platinum motorhomes 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. If this solution is exposed to an ignition source under certain specific circumstances, it can result in a vehicle fire. Coach House 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. 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 Coach House at 1-941-485-0984. This recall was the subject of an Equipment Query, EQ08-010, conducted by the Office of Defects Investigation. 08V-288
Damon is recalling 804 model year 1999 Intruder, Ultrasport, and Escaper motorhomes equipped with Norcold refrigerators. A fatigue failure in the section of the cooling unit which contains the refrigerant could allow the liquid solution to slowly leak. Extended operation of a leaking cooling unit could lead to a fire from gas which might escape. Damon is working with Norcold to repair these refrigerators (please see 08E-030). Norcold will provide thermal switch kits to owners along with the necessary forms and instructions. Owners may contact Norcold at 1-800-767- 9101 or Damon at 1-800-860-3812. This recall was the subject of an Equipment Query, EQ08-009, conducted by the Office of Defects Investigation. 08V-28
Fleetwood is recalling 226 model year 2008-2009 American Allegiance, American Eagle, American Heritage, American Tradition, Bounder, Bounder Diesel, Discovery, Excursion, Expedition, Fiesta LX, Pace Arrow, Providence, Revolution LE, Southwind, Class A motorhomes, and Icon, Jamboree, Jamboree GT, Jamboree Sport, Pulse, Tioga, and Tioga Ranger Class C motorhomes. These motorhomes fail to comply with the requirements of the Code of Federal Regulations, Part 567, 'Certification.' The Occupant and Cargo Carrying Capacity were calculated incorrectly allowing additional load carrying capacity. Overloading may have an adverse affect on motorhome handling, increasing the risk of a crash. Fleetwood will mail a corrected Federal certification label along with installation instructions to the affected motorhome owners. Owners who do not feel comfortable installing this label may take their motorhome to any Fleetwood dealer and the dealer will install the label for them. The recall is expected to begin during July 2008. Owners may contact Fleetwood at 1-800-509-3418. 08V-292
Silver Crown is recalling 39 model year 2005-2006 motorhomes 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. If this solution is exposed to an ignition source under certain specific circumstances, it can result in a vehicle fire. Silver Crown 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. 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 Silver Crown at 1-269-483-7900. This recall was the subject of an Equipment Query, EQ08-010, conducted by the Office of Defects Investigation. 08V-293
Host Industries is recalling 546 model year 2004-2007 Bachelor (8.5'), McKinley (8.5'), Rainier (9.5'), Tahoe (10.5'), Yukon (11.5'), Yellowstone (11.5') campers, and model year 2007 Model 270 Class C motorhomes 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. If this solution is exposed to an ignition source under certain specific circumstances, it can result in a vehicle fire. Host Industries 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. 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 Industries 1-541-330-2328. This recall was the subject of an Equipment Query, EQ08-010, conducted by the Office of Defects Investigation. 08V-294
Monaco is recalling 152 model year 2006-2008 Holiday Rambler Arista, Atlantis, and Safari Passage and Ivory motorhomes. There is an error in the routing of the liquid propane (LP) line from below and through the main floor and the slide-out floor. The LP line can become entangled with the 12-volt and 120-volt wiring which could cause the hose to kink and/or become damaged which could lead to an LP leak. If the LP line was to leak and a spark occurs, this could lead a fire or explosion. Dealers will install a kit to replace and reroute the LP line. The recall is expected to begin during August 2008. Owners may contact Monaco at 1-800-685-6545. 08V-298
Foretravel is recalling 17 model year 2000-2002 U320, model year 2002-2005 U270, model year 2004 U295 and model year 2006-2008 Nimbus motorhomes 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. If this solution is exposed to an ignition source under certain specific circumstances, it can result in a vehicle fire. Foretravel is 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. 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 Foretravel at 936-564-8367. This recall was the subject of an Equipment Query, EQ08-010, conducted by the Office of Defects Investigation. 08V-317
Trails West is recalling 607 Sierra, Santa Fe, and Classic motorhomes 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. If this solution is exposed to an ignition source under certain specific circumstances, it can result in a vehicle fire. Trails West is 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. 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 trails west at 1-208-852-2200. This recall was the subject of an Equipment Query, EQ08-010, conducted by the Office of Defects Investigation. 08V-318
Rexall is recalling certain motorhomes 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. If this solution is exposed to an ignition source under certain specific circumstances, it can result in a vehicle fire.
Rexhall is 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. 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 Rexhall at 1-661-726-0565. This recall was the subject of an Equipment Query, EQ08-010, conducted by the Office of Defects Investigation. 08V-319
Fleetwood is recalling 70,101 model year 2003-2007 Southwind, Pace Arrow, Bounder, Flair, Storm, Fiesta, Terra gas Class A motorhomes; Bounder, Discovery, Providence, Excursion, Expedition, Revolution, American Eagle, American Heritage, American Tradition diesel Class A motorhomes; Jamboree, Tioga Class C motorhomes; and Prowler, Wilderness, Terry, Mallard, Pioneer, Pride and Triumph conventional and fifth wheel travel trailers equipped with a two-door refrigerators 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. If this solution is exposed to an ignition source under certain specific circumstances, it can result in a vehicle fire. Fleetwood is 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. 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 Fleetwood at 1-800-322-8216. This recall was the subject of an Equipment Query, EQ08-010, conducted by the Office of Defects Investigation. 08V-320
Country Coach is recalling 65 model year 2008-2009 Allure, model year 2008 Inspire and Tribute motorhomes equipped with Caterpillar C9 diesel engines. The fuel pump outlet check plug may be cracked which could cause fuel to spray and leak. Fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire. Country Coach is working with Caterpillar (please see 08E042). Caterpillar will replace the fuel pump plug. The recall is expected to begin during August 2008. Owners may contact Caterpillar at
1-800-447-4986 or Country Coach at 1-800-452-8015. 08V-327
NRC is recalling certain motorhomes equipped with Norcold refrigerators. A fatigue failure in the section of the cooling unit which contains the refrigerant could allow the liquid solution to slowly leak. Extended operation of a leaking cooling unit could lead to a fire from gas which might escape. NRC is working with Norcold to repair these refrigerators (please see 08E030). Norcold will provide thermal switch kits to owners along with the necessary forms and instructions. Owners may contact Norcold at 1-800-767- 9101 or NRC at 1-574-825-3646. This recall was the subject of an Equipment Query, EQ08-009, conducted by the Office of Defects Investigation. 08V-332
Four Winds is recalling 69 model year 2008 Presidio 360, Mandalay, and model year 2008-2009 Presidio 400 motorhome chassis equipped with SAF-Holland ADL Series rear suspensions. 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. Four Winds is working with Daimler Trucks and SAF-Holland to have a visual inspection of the ADL transverse beam performed. If a weld defect is identified, SAF-Holland will provide a service replacement kit that contains a new transverse beam, all necessary installation hardware, beam replacement, and instructions free of charge (please see 08E031 and 08V269). Owners may contact SAF-Holland at 1-231-773-3271, Daimler Trucks at 1-800-547-0712, or Four Winds at 1-800-860-5658. 08V-335
Winnebago is recalling 1,040 model year 2008 Itasca Cambria, Impulse, Spirit, and Winnebago Access, Aspect, Outlook, and model year 2009 Chalet motorhomes built on model year 2008 Ford E450 chassis for failing to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 120, "Tire Selection and Rims for Motor Vehicles Other Than Passenger Cars." The vehicle certification label reflects the incorrect tire pressure. Failure to follow proper vehicle loading specifications and tire inflation recommendations can result in tire damage and vehicle instability, increasing the risk of a crash. Owners will be provided with correct vehicle certification labels and installation instructions. A dealer can install this label for owners if they so desire. The recall began on June 27, 2008. Owners may contact Winnebago at 1-641-585-6939. 08V-337
Newmar is recalling 64 model year 2009 All Star Mid-Engine, Dutch Aire Diesel Pusher, Dutch Star Diesel Pusher, Essex Diesel Pusher, Mountain Aire Diesel Pusher, and Ventana Diesel Pusher motorhomes built on Spartan motorhome chassis. Certain chassis fasteners may fracture resulting in poor handling of the vehicle, loss of steering, and/or reduced level of suspension performance. Loss of steering will increase the risk of a crash. Newmar is working with Spartan to have these motorhomes inspected and the fasteners replaced as needed. Owners may contact Spartan at 1-800-543-4277 or Newmar at 1-574-773-7791. 08V-343
Forest River is recalling 57 model year 2007-2008 motorhomes built on Freightliner XC chassis and equipped with SAF-Holland rear suspensions. 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. Forest River is working with Daimler Trucks and SAF-Holland to have a visual inspection of the ADL transverse beam performed. If a weld defect is identified, SAF-Holland will provide a service replacement kit that contains a new transverse beam, all necessary installation hardware, beam replacement, and instructions free of charge (please see 08E031 and 08V269). Owners may contact SAF-Holland at 1-231-773-3271, Daimler Trucks at 1-800-547-0712, or Forest River at 1-574-389-4600. 08V-345
Gulf Stream is recalling 68 model year 2007-2008 Crescendo, Tour Master and Yellowstone motorhomes built on Freightliner chassis. The AAC front axle steering arm bolts with a latch lever pivot bolt assembly may have been over-tightened which may result in fatigue or fracture of the steering arm bolts. Should these bolts fracture, the resulting loss of steering control could cause a crash. Gulf Stream is working with Daimler Trucks to repair these vehicles free of charge (please see 07V306). Owners may contact Daimler Trucks at 1-800-547-0712 or Gulf Stream at 1-574-773-7761. 08V-354
Monaco is recalling 80 model year 2007 Holiday Rambler model year 2007 Atlantis, Augusta B+, Augusta Touring Sedan, Safari Damara B+, Damara Touring Sedan, Ivory Class C motorhomes, and model year 2000 Harney Coach Riata Class A motorhome 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. Monaco 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. 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 Monaco at 1-800-685-6545. This recall was the subject of an Equipment Query, EQ08-010, conducted by the Office of Defects Investigation. 08V-364
Four Winds is recalling 1,633 model year 2004-2007 Mandalay, model year 2005-2007 Presidio, and model year 2006-2007 Valencia motorhomes 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. Four Winds is 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. 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 Four Winds at 1-800-850-5658. This recall was the subject of an Equipment Query, EQ08-010, conducted by the Office of Defects Investigation. 08V-368
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