2003-2005 Thor Chateau, Thor Citation and others recall: recreational vehicle/trailer

Thor America reported this safety recall on July 21, 2008. It covers about 2,700 vehicles.

vehicles affected: 2,700
reported: Jul 21, 2008
owners notified: Nov 4, 2008

Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer

What is wrong: Thor america is recalling 2,700 my 2003-2005 citation, chateau, and corsair 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: Thor america 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 thor america at 1‑570‑837‑1663.

Recall number 08V369000

Affected vehicles

Questions about recall 08V369000

Is there a recall on the 2003-2005 Thor Chateau, Thor Citation and others recreational vehicle/trailer?

Yes. Recall 08V369000, reported on July 21, 2008, covers about 2,700 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 08V369000?

Thor america 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 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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