NRC Freightliner Columbia (2003) – 07V506000

Defect Description For Recall

On Certain 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

NRC

Model Of Vehicle

FREIGHTLINER COLUMBIA

Year

2003

Recall Campaign Number

07V506000

Component Description

Equipment:Recreational Vehicle/Trailer

Effect Of Defect

Release Of Coolant Under Certain Conditions Could Ignite And Result In A Fire.

Fix Defect

NRC Modifications 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 NRC At 1-574-825-3646.

Vehicle Manufacturer

NRC Modifications, Inc.

Start Of Manufacture

20030315

End Of Manufacture

20030523

Type Of Vehicle Recall

V

Number Affected

2

Date Owners Notified

20070417

Initiated By

Odi

Responsible Manufacturer

NRC Modifications, Inc.

Date Report Received

20071025

Make Campaign Number

Part Number

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard