Recall 07V-081: 2001–2003 Coleman Caravan, 2004 Coleman Caravan Micro-Lite

FLEETWOOD FOLDING TRAILER, INC. recall for equipment, reported to NHTSA on Mar 5, 2007, covering about 2,726 vehicles.

NHTSA number
07V-081
Report date
Mar 5, 2007
Vehicles affected
2,726
Owners notified
May 7, 2007

The problem

Certain 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

Fleetwood folding trailers 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 fleetwood folding trailers at 1-814-445-9661,

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

ManufacturerFLEETWOOD FOLDING TRAILER, INC.
ComponentEquipment › Recreational Vehicle/Trailer
Recall started bythe manufacturer
NHTSA campaign number07V081000

Vehicles in this recall

VehicleModel years
Coleman Caravan2001, 2002, 2003All years
Coleman Caravan Micro-Lite2004All 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-081?

Certain 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-081 fixed?

Fleetwood folding trailers 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 fleetwood folding trailers at 1-814-445-9661,

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.