1997-2004 Thor Chateau, Thor Citation and others recall: recreational vehicle/trailer

Thor America reported this safety recall on March 20, 2007. It covers about 12,000 vehicles.

vehicles affected: 12,000
reported: Mar 20, 2007
owners notified: Jun 13, 2007

Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer

What is wrong: Certain fifth wheel and travel trailers equipped with a two-door refrigerator, manufactured by the dometic corporation, 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.
Risk: Release of coolant under certain conditions could ignite and result in a fire.
Remedy: Thor america 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 you 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.

Recall number 07V127000

Affected vehicles

Thor Chateau 1997-2004 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004
Thor Citation 1997-2004 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004
Thor Corsair 1997-2004 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004
Thor Prism 1997-2004 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004

Questions about recall 07V127000

Is there a recall on the 1997-2004 Thor Chateau, Thor Citation and others recreational vehicle/trailer?

Yes. Recall 07V127000, reported on March 20, 2007, covers about 12,000 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 07V127000?

Thor america 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 you 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.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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