Recall 07V-099: 1997–2004 Teton Homes Expedition, 1997–2004 Teton Homes Experience and 4 more

TETON HOMES recall for equipment, reported to NHTSA on Mar 12, 2007, covering about 610 vehicles.

NHTSA number
07V-099
Report date
Mar 12, 2007
Vehicles affected
610
Owners notified
Apr 26, 2007

The problem

Certain recreational vehicles 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

Teton homes 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 teton homes at 1-307-235-1525.

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

ManufacturerTETON HOMES
ComponentEquipment › Recreational Vehicle/Trailer
Recall started bythe manufacturer
NHTSA campaign number07V099000

Vehicles in this recall

VehicleModel years
Teton Homes Expedition1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004All years
Teton Homes Experience1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004All years
Teton Homes Grand1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004All years
Teton Homes Prestige1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004All years
Teton Homes Royal1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004All years
Teton Homes Tradition1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004All 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-099?

Certain recreational vehicles 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-099 fixed?

Teton homes 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 teton homes at 1-307-235-1525.

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.