Recall 08V-183: 1997 Sport Trailer RM 2652, 2002 Sport Trailer RM 2852 and 1 more
SPORT TRAILERS recall for equipment, reported to NHTSA on Apr 23, 2008, covering about 4 vehicles.
The problem
Sport trailers is recalling 4 my 1997 rm2652, my 1999 rm 2652, my 2000 rm 3863 and my 2002 rm 2852 recreational trailers equipped with a two-door refrigerator manufactured by the dometic corporation. The refrigerator 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
Sport trailers 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 sport trailers at 1-909-888-5003.
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 | SPORT TRAILERS |
|---|---|
| Component | Equipment › Recreational Vehicle/Trailer |
| Recall started by | NHTSA (Office of Defects Investigation) |
| NHTSA campaign number | 08V183000 |
Vehicles in this recall
| Vehicle | Model years | |
|---|---|---|
| Sport Trailer RM 2652 | 1997 | All years |
| Sport Trailer RM 2852 | 2002 | All years |
| Sport Trailer RM 3863 | 2000 | 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 08V-183?
Sport trailers is recalling 4 my 1997 rm2652, my 1999 rm 2652, my 2000 rm 3863 and my 2002 rm 2852 recreational trailers equipped with a two-door refrigerator manufactured by the dometic corporation. The refrigerator 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 08V-183 fixed?
Sport trailers 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 sport trailers at 1-909-888-5003.
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.