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2003-2006 Frontier Rv Aspen, Frontier Rv Explorer and others recall: recreational vehicle/trailer

Frontier R.v. Inc reported this safety recall on August 1, 2008. It covers about 361 vehicles.

vehicles affected
361
reported
Aug 1, 2008
owners notified
Nov 6, 2008

Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer

What is wrong
Frontier rv is recalling 361 my 2003-2006 explorer, ranger, and aspen fifth wheel and 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
Frontier rv 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 frontier rv at 1‑903‑247‑9400.

Recall number 08V377000

Affected vehicles

Questions about recall 08V377000

Is there a recall on the 2003-2006 Frontier Rv Aspen, Frontier Rv Explorer and others recreational vehicle/trailer?

Yes. Recall 08V377000, reported on August 1, 2008, covers about 361 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 08V377000?

Frontier rv 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 frontier rv at 1‑903‑247‑9400.

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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