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2003-2006 Sprinter 2500 recall: recreational vehicle/trailer

Sportsmobile Texas, Inc reported this safety recall on April 15, 2008. It covers about 6 vehicles.

vehicles affected
6
reported
Apr 15, 2008
owners notified
Apr 10, 2008

Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer

What is wrong
Sportsmobile is recalling 6 my 2003-2006 2500 sprinter van class b regular body and extended body recreational vehicles 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.
Risk
Release of coolant under certain conditions could ignite and result in a fire.
Remedy
Sportsmobile 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. The recall began on april 10, 2008. Owners may contact dometic/stericycle at 1‑888‑446‑5157 or sportsmobile at 1‑512‑835‑4409.

Recall number 08V173000

Affected vehicles

Questions about recall 08V173000

Is there a recall on the 2003-2006 Sprinter 2500 recreational vehicle/trailer?

Yes. Recall 08V173000, reported on April 15, 2008, covers about 6 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 08V173000?

Sportsmobile 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. The recall began on april 10, 2008. Owners may contact dometic/stericycle at 1‑888‑446‑5157 or sportsmobile at 1‑512‑835‑4409.

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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