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2002-2005 Host Campers Pathfinder, Host Campers Rainier DS and others recall: recreational vehicle/trailer

Host Industries reported this safety recall on April 23, 2008. It covers about 10 vehicles.

vehicles affected
10
reported
Apr 23, 2008

Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer

What is wrong
Host is recalling 10 my 2002 yellowstone ds, my 2004 yellowstone ds, rainier ds, tahoe ds campers, and my 2004-2005 pathfinder recreational 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.
Risk
Release of coolant under certain conditions could ignite and result in a fire.
Remedy
Host 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 host at 1‑541‑330‑2328.

Recall number 08V186000

Affected vehicles

Questions about recall 08V186000

Is there a recall on the 2002-2005 Host Campers Pathfinder, Host Campers Rainier DS and others recreational vehicle/trailer?

Yes. Recall 08V186000, reported on April 23, 2008, covers about 10 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 08V186000?

Host 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 host at 1‑541‑330‑2328.

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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