Recall 07V-074: 1997–2004 Skyline Aljo, 1997–2004 Skyline Celebrity and 5 more
SKYLINE CORPORATION recall for equipment, reported to NHTSA on Mar 5, 2007, covering about 57,295 vehicles.
The problem
Certain truck campers, fifth wheel and travel trailers equipped with a two-door refrigerator, manufactured by the dometic corporation, 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.
The risk
Release of coolant under certain conditions could ignite and result in a fire.
The fix
Skyline 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. Stericycle will assist you 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 skyline at 1-574-294-6521.
Notes
Customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (Tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Recall details
| Manufacturer | SKYLINE CORPORATION |
|---|---|
| Component | Equipment › Recreational Vehicle/Trailer |
| Recall started by | the manufacturer |
| NHTSA campaign number | 07V074000 |
Vehicles in this recall
| Vehicle | Model years | |
|---|---|---|
| Skyline Aljo | 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004 | All years |
| Skyline Celebrity | 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004 | All years |
| Skyline Century | 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004 | All years |
| Skyline Layton | 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004 | All years |
| Skyline Nomad | 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004 | All years |
| Skyline Seaview | 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004 | All years |
| Skyline Weekender | 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004 | All years |
Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 07V-074?
Certain truck campers, fifth wheel and travel trailers equipped with a two-door refrigerator, manufactured by the dometic corporation, 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.
How is recall 07V-074 fixed?
Skyline 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. Stericycle will assist you 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 skyline at 1-574-294-6521.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.