Defect Description For Recall
Foretravel Is Recalling Motor Homes 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.
Make Of Vehicle
FORETRAVEL
Model Of Vehicle
U270
Year
2002
Recall Campaign Number
08V317000
Component Description
Equipment:Recreational Vehicle/Trailer
Effect Of Defect
If This Solution Is Exposed To An Ignition Source Under Certain Specific CircuMSTances, It Can Result In A Vehicle Fire.
Fix Defect
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 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 Foretravel At 936-564-8367.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Foretravel, Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
19970401
End Of Manufacture
20060930
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
7
Date Owners Notified
20081024
Initiated By
Odi
Responsible Manufacturer
Foretravel, Inc.
Date Report Received
20080714