Recall 07V-417: 1998–2005 Rexhall Aerbus, 1998–2005 Rexhall American Clipper and 6 more
REXHALL INDUSTRIES INC recall for equipment, reported to NHTSA on Sep 5, 2007, covering about 2,345 vehicles.
The problem
On certain motor homes equipped with a two-door refrigerator manufactured by the dometic corporation, the refrigerator may have a defect in the refrigerator 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
Rexhall 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 the owner in locating dealerships or service centers and will provide assistance with scheduling of appointments. The recall is expected to begin on or before july 4, 2008. Owners may contact dometic/stericycle at 1-888-446-5157 or rexhall at 1-661-726-0565.
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 | REXHALL INDUSTRIES INC |
|---|---|
| Component | Equipment › Recreational Vehicle/Trailer |
| Recall started by | NHTSA (Office of Defects Investigation) |
| NHTSA campaign number | 07V417000 |
Vehicles in this recall
| Vehicle | Model years | |
|---|---|---|
| Rexhall Aerbus | 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005 | All years |
| Rexhall American Clipper | 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005 | All years |
| Rexhall Anthem | 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005 | All years |
| Rexhall Base Camp | 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005 | All years |
| Rexhall Rexair | 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005 | All years |
| Rexhall Roseair | 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005 | All years |
| Rexhall SAN Scape | 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005 | All years |
| Rexhall Vision | 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005 | 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-417?
On certain motor homes equipped with a two-door refrigerator manufactured by the dometic corporation, the refrigerator may have a defect in the refrigerator boiler tube. Pressurized coolant solution could be released into an area where an ignition source (Gas flame) is present.
How is recall 07V-417 fixed?
Rexhall 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 the owner in locating dealerships or service centers and will provide assistance with scheduling of appointments. The recall is expected to begin on or before july 4, 2008. Owners may contact dometic/stericycle at 1-888-446-5157 or rexhall at 1-661-726-0565.
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.