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2004-2007 Four Winds Mandalay, Four Winds Presidio and others recall: recreational vehicle/trailer

Four Winds International reported this safety recall on July 21, 2008. It covers about 1,633 vehicles.

vehicles affected
1,633
reported
Jul 21, 2008
owners notified
Oct 22, 2008

Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer

What is wrong
Four winds is recalling 1,633 my 2004-2007 mandalay, my 2005-2007 presidio, and my 2006-2007 valencia 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.
Risk
If this solution is exposed to an ignition source under certain specific circumstances, it can result in a vehicle fire.
Remedy
Four winds 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 four winds at 1‑800‑860‑5658.

Recall number 08V368000

Affected vehicles

Questions about recall 08V368000

Is there a recall on the 2004-2007 Four Winds Mandalay, Four Winds Presidio and others recreational vehicle/trailer?

Yes. Recall 08V368000, reported on July 21, 2008, covers about 1,633 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 08V368000?

Four winds 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 four winds at 1‑800‑860‑5658.

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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