NHTSA Campaign 08V346000
EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
Issued by FOREST RIVER, INC. · Reported Jul 7, 2008 · 107,417 vehicles affected
What's wrong
FOREST RIVER IS RECALLING CERTAIN MY 2003-2006 MOTOR HOMES, 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.
Consequence
IF THIS SOLUTION IS EXPOSED TO AN IGNITION SOURCE UNDER CERTAIN SPECIFIC CIRCUMSTANCES, IT CAN RESULT IN A VEHICLE FIRE.
Remedy
FOREST RIVER 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 FOREST RIVER AT 1-574-389-4600.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| FOREST RIVER | ALL AMERICAN SPORT | 2003 | 107,417 |
| FOREST RIVER | ALL AMERICAN SPORT RV | 2004 | 107,417 |
| FOREST RIVER | ALL AMERICAN SPORT RV | 2005 | 107,417 |
| FOREST RIVER | ALL AMERICAN SPORT RV | 2006 | 107,417 |
| FOREST RIVER | AUTO MASTER | 2003 | 107,417 |
| FOREST RIVER | AUTO MASTER | 2004 | 107,417 |
| FOREST RIVER | AUTO MASTER | 2005 | 107,417 |
| FOREST RIVER | AUTO MASTER | 2006 | 107,417 |
| FOREST RIVER | AUTO PLUS | 2003 | 107,417 |
| FOREST RIVER | AUTO PLUS | 2004 | 107,417 |
| FOREST RIVER | AUTO PLUS | 2005 | 107,417 |
| FOREST RIVER | AUTO PLUS | 2006 | 107,417 |
| FOREST RIVER | CARDINAL | 2003 | 107,417 |
| FOREST RIVER | CARDINAL | 2004 | 107,417 |
| FOREST RIVER | CARDINAL | 2005 | 107,417 |
| FOREST RIVER | CARDINAL | 2006 | 107,417 |
| FOREST RIVER | CEDAR CREEK | 2003 | 107,417 |
| FOREST RIVER | CEDAR CREEK | 2004 | 107,417 |
| FOREST RIVER | CEDAR CREEK | 2005 | 107,417 |
| FOREST RIVER | CEDAR CREEK | 2006 | 107,417 |
| FOREST RIVER | CHEROKEE | 2003 | 107,417 |
| FOREST RIVER | CHEROKEE | 2004 | 107,417 |
| FOREST RIVER | CHEROKEE | 2005 | 107,417 |
| FOREST RIVER | CHEROKEE | 2006 | 107,417 |
| FOREST RIVER | ELIMINATOR | 2003 | 107,417 |
| FOREST RIVER | ELIMINATOR | 2004 | 107,417 |
| FOREST RIVER | ELIMINATOR | 2005 | 107,417 |
| FOREST RIVER | ELIMINATOR | 2006 | 107,417 |
| FOREST RIVER | FLAGSTAFF | 2003 | 107,417 |
| FOREST RIVER | FLAGSTAFF | 2004 | 107,417 |
| FOREST RIVER | FLAGSTAFF | 2005 | 107,417 |
| FOREST RIVER | FLAGSTAFF | 2006 | 107,417 |
| FOREST RIVER | FORESTER | 2003 | 107,417 |
| FOREST RIVER | FORESTER | 2004 | 107,417 |
| FOREST RIVER | FORESTER | 2005 | 107,417 |
| FOREST RIVER | FORESTER | 2006 | 107,417 |
| FOREST RIVER | GEORGETOWN | 2003 | 107,417 |
| FOREST RIVER | GEORGETOWN | 2004 | 107,417 |
| FOREST RIVER | GEORGETOWN | 2005 | 107,417 |
| FOREST RIVER | GEORGETOWN | 2006 | 107,417 |
| FOREST RIVER | GRAND SURVEYOR | 2003 | 107,417 |
| FOREST RIVER | GRAND SURVEYOR | 2004 | 107,417 |
| FOREST RIVER | GRAND SURVEYOR | 2005 | 107,417 |
| FOREST RIVER | GRAND SURVEYOR | 2006 | 107,417 |
| FOREST RIVER | LEXINGTON | 2003 | 107,417 |
| FOREST RIVER | LEXINGTON | 2004 | 107,417 |
| FOREST RIVER | LEXINGTON | 2005 | 107,417 |
| FOREST RIVER | LEXINGTON | 2006 | 107,417 |
| FOREST RIVER | LEXINGTON GT | 2003 | 107,417 |
| FOREST RIVER | LEXINGTON GT | 2004 | 107,417 |
| FOREST RIVER | LEXINGTON GT | 2005 | 107,417 |
| FOREST RIVER | LEXINGTON GT | 2006 | 107,417 |
| FOREST RIVER | MB CRUISER | 2003 | 107,417 |
| FOREST RIVER | MB CRUISER | 2004 | 107,417 |
| FOREST RIVER | MB CRUISER | 2005 | 107,417 |
| FOREST RIVER | MB CRUISER | 2006 | 107,417 |
| FOREST RIVER | QUALIFIER | 2003 | 107,417 |
| FOREST RIVER | QUALIFIER | 2004 | 107,417 |
| FOREST RIVER | QUALIFIER | 2005 | 107,417 |
| FOREST RIVER | QUALIFIER | 2006 | 107,417 |
| FOREST RIVER | ROCKWOOD | 2003 | 107,417 |
| FOREST RIVER | ROCKWOOD | 2004 | 107,417 |
| FOREST RIVER | ROCKWOOD | 2005 | 107,417 |
| FOREST RIVER | ROCKWOOD | 2006 | 107,417 |
| FOREST RIVER | SALEM | 2003 | 107,417 |
| FOREST RIVER | SALEM | 2004 | 107,417 |
| FOREST RIVER | SALEM | 2005 | 107,417 |
| FOREST RIVER | SALEM | 2006 | 107,417 |
| FOREST RIVER | SANDPIPER | 2003 | 107,417 |
| FOREST RIVER | SANDPIPER | 2004 | 107,417 |
| FOREST RIVER | SANDPIPER | 2005 | 107,417 |
| FOREST RIVER | SANDPIPER | 2006 | 107,417 |
| FOREST RIVER | SIERRA | 2003 | 107,417 |
| FOREST RIVER | SIERRA | 2004 | 107,417 |
| FOREST RIVER | SIERRA | 2005 | 107,417 |
| FOREST RIVER | SIERRA | 2006 | 107,417 |
| FOREST RIVER | SUNSEEKER | 2003 | 107,417 |
| FOREST RIVER | SUNSEEKER | 2004 | 107,417 |
| FOREST RIVER | SUNSEEKER | 2005 | 107,417 |
| FOREST RIVER | SUNSEEKER | 2006 | 107,417 |
| FOREST RIVER | SURVEYOR | 2003 | 107,417 |
| FOREST RIVER | SURVEYOR | 2004 | 107,417 |
| FOREST RIVER | SURVEYOR | 2005 | 107,417 |
| FOREST RIVER | SURVEYOR | 2006 | 107,417 |
| FOREST RIVER | TSUNAMI | 2003 | 107,417 |
| FOREST RIVER | TSUNAMI | 2004 | 107,417 |
| FOREST RIVER | TSUNAMI | 2005 | 107,417 |
| FOREST RIVER | TSUNAMI | 2006 | 107,417 |
| FOREST RIVER | WILDCAT | 2003 | 107,417 |
| FOREST RIVER | WILDCAT | 2004 | 107,417 |
| FOREST RIVER | WILDCAT | 2005 | 107,417 |
| FOREST RIVER | WILDCAT | 2006 | 107,417 |
| FOREST RIVER | WILDWOOD | 2003 | 107,417 |
| FOREST RIVER | WILDWOOD | 2004 | 107,417 |
| FOREST RIVER | WILDWOOD | 2005 | 107,417 |
| FOREST RIVER | WILDWOOD | 2006 | 107,417 |
| FOREST RIVER | WORK AND PLAY | 2003 | 107,417 |
| FOREST RIVER | WORK AND PLAY | 2004 | 107,417 |
| FOREST RIVER | WORK AND PLAY | 2005 | 107,417 |
| FOREST RIVER | WORK AND PLAY | 2006 | 107,417 |
| PALOMINO | STAMPEDE | 2003 | 107,417 |
| PALOMINO | STAMPEDE | 2004 | 107,417 |
| PALOMINO | STAMPEDE | 2005 | 107,417 |
| PALOMINO | STAMPEDE | 2006 | 107,417 |
| PALOMINO | THOROUGHBRED | 2003 | 107,417 |
| PALOMINO | THOROUGHBRED | 2004 | 107,417 |
| PALOMINO | THOROUGHBRED | 2005 | 107,417 |
| PALOMINO | THOROUGHBRED | 2006 | 107,417 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 08V346000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.