Defect Description For Recall
New Horizon Is Recalling Certain 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.
Make Of Vehicle
NEW HORIZONS
Model Of Vehicle
FIFTH WHEEL TRAILER
Year
2004
Recall Campaign Number
08V281000
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
New Horizon 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 New Horizon At 1-800-235-3140.
Vehicle Manufacturer
New Horizons RV Corporation
Start Of Manufacture
20030601
End Of Manufacture
20060930
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
135
Date Owners Notified
20090109
Initiated By
Odi
Responsible Manufacturer
New Horizons RV Corporation
Date Report Received
20080630