Recall 07V-440: 1997–2003 Transport Designs Prolite, 1997–2003 Transport Designs Silver Eagle
TRANSPORT DESIGNS, INC. recall for equipment, reported to NHTSA on Sep 14, 2007, covering about 28 vehicles.
The problem
On certain enclosed trailers equipped with a two-door refrigerator manufactured by the dometic corporation, the refrigerators 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
Transport designs 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. Owners may contact dometic/stericycle at 1-888-446-5157 or transport designs at 1-570-368-1403.
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 | TRANSPORT DESIGNS, INC. |
|---|---|
| Component | Equipment › Recreational Vehicle/Trailer |
| Recall started by | NHTSA (Office of Defects Investigation) |
| NHTSA campaign number | 07V440000 |
Vehicles in this recall
| Vehicle | Model years | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport Designs Prolite | 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003 | All years |
| Transport Designs Silver Eagle | 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-440?
On certain enclosed trailers equipped with a two-door refrigerator manufactured by the dometic corporation, the refrigerators 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-440 fixed?
Transport designs 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. Owners may contact dometic/stericycle at 1-888-446-5157 or transport designs at 1-570-368-1403.
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.