2003 REXHALL AMERICAN CLIPPER
2 recalls — 2 complaints
07V417000 Sep 5, 2007
EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
Defect Description
ON CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES EQUIPPED WITH A TWO-DOOR REFRIGERATOR MANUFACTURED BY THE DOMETIC CORPORATION, THE REFRIGERATOR MAY HAVE A DEFECT IN THE REFRIGERATOR BOILER TUBE. PRESSURIZED COOLANT SOLUTION COULD BE RELEASED INTO AN AREA WHERE AN IGNITION SOURCE (GAS FLAME) IS PRESENT.
Consequence
RELEASE OF COOLANT UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS COULD IGNITE AND RESULT IN A FIRE.
Remedy
REXHALL WILL BE WORKING WITH DOMETIC IN ORDER TO REPAIR THESE REFRIGERATORS (PLEASE SEE 06E076). 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. STERICYCL... Read more
03V148000 Apr 15, 2003
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:BRAKE FLUID LOW WARNING: LAMP
Defect Description
CERTAIN MOTOR HOME CHASSIS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 105, "HYDRAULIC AND ELECTRIC BRAKE SYSTEMS." THE BRAKE SYSTEM WARNING INDICATOR MAY NOT FUNCTION AS REQUIRED BY STANDARD.
Consequence
IN SOME OF THE AFFECTED VEHICLES, THE BRAKE SYSTEM WARNING INDICATOR WILL NOT ILLUMINATE WHEN THE IGNITION IS IN THE START POSITION OR FOR A LOW BRAKE FLUID CONDITION, IF THE BODY BUILDER RELIED SOLELY UPON FORD'S IVM COMPLIANCE STATEMENT FOR THE BRAKE SYSTEM WARNING INDICATOR.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPAIR THE BRAKE WARNING LAMP CIRCUIT. OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN JULY 1, 2003. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT REXHALL AT 1-800-444-9720.
Complaint Statistics
2 total complaints
2 fires
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| SUSPENSION:FRONT:STABILIZER BAR | 1 |
| SUSPENSION:FRONT:SHOCK ABSORBER | 1 |
SUSPENSION:FRONT:STABILIZER BAR
Mar 18, 2004
THERE WAS SEVERE SHIMMY IN THE FRONT END OF THE MOTOR HOME WHEN IT WENT OVER AN IMPERFECTION IN THE ROAD, SUCH AS A BUMP, POT HOLE, ETC,. DEALERSHIP TIGHTENED THE SWAY, AND REPLACED THE SHOCKS. BUT PROBLEM RECURRED. PROBLEM WAS CORRECTED WHEN THE CONSUMER BROUGHT A FRONT STABILIZER BAR AND ... Read more
Fire
SUSPENSION:FRONT:SHOCK ABSORBER
Mar 18, 2004
THERE WAS SEVERE SHIMMY IN THE FRONT END OF THE MOTOR HOME WHEN IT WENT OVER AN IMPERFECTION IN THE ROAD, SUCH AS A BUMP, POT HOLE, ETC,. DEALERSHIP TIGHTENED THE SWAY, AND REPLACED THE SHOCKS. BUT PROBLEM RECURRED. PROBLEM WAS CORRECTED WHEN THE CONSUMER BROUGHT A FRONT STABILIZER BAR AND ... Read more
Fire
REXHALL AMERICAN CLIPPER — All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the REXHALL AMERICAN CLIPPER across all model years (1998–2005).
15
Total Recalls
4
Total Complaints
0
Investigations
0
Reported Crashes
2
Reported Fires
0
Reported Deaths