Defect Description For Recall
Thor America Is Recalling 2,700 My 2003-2005 Citation, Chateau, And Corsair 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
THOR
Model Of Vehicle
CORSAIR
Year
2004
Recall Campaign Number
08V369000
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
Thor America 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 Thor America At 1-570-837-1663.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Thor America
Start Of Manufacture
20030601
End Of Manufacture
20050430
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
2700
Date Owners Notified
20081104
Initiated By
Odi
Responsible Manufacturer
Thor America
Date Report Received
20080721