Recall 07V-230: 2003 National RV Blaze'n, 2000–2001 National RV Caribbean and 19 more
NATIONAL RV, INC. recall for equipment, reported to NHTSA on Jun 4, 2007, covering about 21,326 vehicles.
The problem
Certain motor homes 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
National rv 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 owners 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 national rv at 1-800-999-7260, ext. 4335. The national highway traffic safety administration (Nhtsa), an agency of the united states department of transportation, has been notified that national rv, inc. And its holding company, national rv holdings, inc., have filed for bankruptcy. Nhtsa has been advised that owners who wish to pursue claims related to safety recall repair work on their national rv vehicles may file a proof of claim with the united states bankruptcy court for the central district of california, riverside division. The case number assigned to this matter is 07-17941. The proof of claim form and instructions are available online at the court's website www.cacb.uscourts.gov. Additional information about the bankruptcy and its proceedings may also be found at www.omnimgt.com/nationalrv. National rv's phone number is (951) 943-6007. Information about safety recalls on national rv's products may be found at www.safercar.gov. The NHTSA wishes to advise owners of recalled products that, in the interests of their safety and the safety of the motoring public, all safety recall work should be performed on motor vehicles and items of equipment.
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 | NATIONAL RV, INC. |
|---|---|
| Component | Equipment › Recreational Vehicle/Trailer |
| Recall started by | the manufacturer |
| NHTSA campaign number | 07V230000 |
Vehicles in this recall
| Vehicle | Model years | |
|---|---|---|
| National RV Blaze'n | 2003 | All years |
| National RV Caribbean | 2000, 2001 | All years |
| National RV Dolphin | 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003 | All years |
| National RV Dolphin LX | 2002, 2003 | All years |
| National RV Islander | 2001, 2002, 2003 | All years |
| National RV Marlin | 2001, 2002 | All years |
| National RV Mystique | 2002 | All years |
| National RV Palisades | 2002, 2003 | All years |
| National RV Palisades FW | 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003 | All years |
| National RV Rage'n | 2001, 2002, 2003 | All years |
| National RV SEA Breeze | 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003 | All years |
| National RV SEA Breeze FW | 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003 | All years |
| National RV SEA Breeze LX | 2002, 2003 | All years |
| National RV SEA View | 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002 | All years |
| National RV Seabreeze | 2003 | All years |
| National RV Splash | 2001, 2002, 2003 | All years |
| National RV Surfside | 1999, 2000, 2001 | All years |
| National RV Tradewinds | 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003 | All years |
| National RV Tradewinds LE | 2002, 2003 | All years |
| National RV Tradewinds LTC | 2003 | All years |
| National RV Tropi-CAL | 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003 | 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-230?
Certain motor homes 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-230 fixed?
National rv 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 owners 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 national rv at 1-800-999-7260, ext. 4335. The national highway traffic safety administration (Nhtsa), an agency of the united states department of transportation, has been notified that national rv, inc. And its holding company, national rv holdings, inc., have filed for bankruptcy. Nhtsa has been advised that owners who wish to pursue claims related to safety recall repair work on their national rv vehicles may file a proof of claim with the united states bankruptcy court for the central district of california, riverside division. The case number assigned to this matter is 07-17941. The proof of claim form and instructions are available online at the court's website www.cacb.uscourts.gov. Additional information about the bankruptcy and its proceedings may also be found at www.omnimgt.com/nationalrv. National rv's phone number is (951) 943-6007. Information about safety recalls on national rv's products may be found at www.safercar.gov. The NHTSA wishes to advise owners of recalled products that, in the interests of their safety and the safety of the motoring public, all safety recall work should be performed on motor vehicles and items of equipment.
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.