2004-2005 Coleman Caravan, Coleman Caravan Micro-Lite and others recall: recreational vehicle/trailer

Fleetwood Folding Trailer, Inc. reported this safety recall on July 30, 2008. It covers about 1,394 vehicles.

vehicles affected: 1,394
reported: Jul 30, 2008
owners notified: Jan 5, 2009

Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer

What is wrong: Fleetwood folding is recalling 1,394 my 2004 caravan, micro-lite and my 2005 resort travel 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: If this solution is exposed to an ignition source under certain specific circumstances, it can result in a vehicle fire.
Remedy: Fleetwood folding is working with dometic 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 fleetwood folding at 1‑814‑445‑9661.

Recall number 08V362000

Affected vehicles

Questions about recall 08V362000

Is there a recall on the 2004-2005 Coleman Caravan, Coleman Caravan Micro-Lite and others recreational vehicle/trailer?

Yes. Recall 08V362000, reported on July 30, 2008, covers about 1,394 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 08V362000?

Fleetwood folding is working with dometic 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 fleetwood folding at 1‑814‑445‑9661.

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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