Trails West Classic (2005) – 08V318000

Defect Description For Recall

Trails West Is Recalling 607 Sierra, Santa Fe, And Classic 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

TRAILS WEST

Model Of Vehicle

CLASSIC

Year

2005

Recall Campaign Number

08V318000

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

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 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 Trails West At 208-852-2200.

Vehicle Manufacturer

Trails West Manufacturing Of Idaho

Start Of Manufacture

End Of Manufacture

Type Of Vehicle Recall

V

Number Affected

607

Date Owners Notified

20090309

Initiated By

Odi

Responsible Manufacturer

Trails West Manufacturing Of Idaho, Inc.

Date Report Received

20080714

Make Campaign Number

Part Number

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard