2003-2007 Sundowner Sunlite LQ recall: recreational vehicle/trailer

Sundowner Trailers, Inc. reported this safety recall on August 5, 2008. It covers about 2,185 vehicles.

vehicles affected: 2,185
reported: Aug 5, 2008
owners notified: Aug 4, 2008

Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer

What is wrong: Sundowner is recalling 2,185 my 2003-2006 sunlite lq horse 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: Sundowner 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 sundowner at 1‑580‑937‑4256.

Recall number 08V382000

Affected vehicles

Sundowner Sunlite LQ 2003-2007 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007

Questions about recall 08V382000

Is there a recall on the 2003-2007 Sundowner Sunlite LQ recreational vehicle/trailer?

Yes. Recall 08V382000, reported on August 5, 2008, covers about 2,185 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 08V382000?

Sundowner 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 sundowner at 1‑580‑937‑4256.

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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