Recall 07V-457: 2003 Aluminum Trailer Gooseneck, 2002–2003 B&w GV48 and 9 more
J&S CUSTOM TRAILERS recall for equipment, reported to NHTSA on Sep 27, 2007, covering about 41 vehicles.
The problem
On certain custom living quarter or lounge trailers equipped with a two-door refrigerator manufactured by the dometic corporation, these 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
J&s 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 j&s at 1-785-826-9455.
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 | J&S CUSTOM TRAILERS |
|---|---|
| Component | Equipment › Recreational Vehicle/Trailer |
| Recall started by | NHTSA (Office of Defects Investigation) |
| NHTSA campaign number | 07V457000 |
Vehicles in this recall
| Vehicle | Model years | |
|---|---|---|
| Aluminum Trailer Gooseneck | 2003 | All years |
| B&w GV48 | 2002, 2003 | All years |
| B&w GV50 | 2002, 2003 | All years |
| B&w GV52 | 2002, 2003 | All years |
| Chevrolet Topkick | 1993 | All years |
| Gold Rush 1216SEO | 2001, 2002 | All years |
| Pace Trailer | 2002 | All years |
| Storm WX44 Rolling Thunder | 2001 | All years |
| Storm WX48 Cyclone GN | 2002, 2003 | All years |
| Storm WX50 Cyclone GN | 2002, 2003 | All years |
| T&e GN | 2001 | 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-457?
On certain custom living quarter or lounge trailers equipped with a two-door refrigerator manufactured by the dometic corporation, these 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-457 fixed?
J&s 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 j&s at 1-785-826-9455.
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.