Recall 08V-184: 2003 Aliner Aliner, 2003 Aliner Cabin A and 2 more
COLUMBIA NORTHWEST, INC. recall for equipment, reported to NHTSA on Apr 23, 2008, covering about 7 vehicles.
The problem
Columbia northwest is recalling 7 my 2003 aliner sportliner, aliner, cabin a, and cabin cruiser folding campers 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
Columbia northwest 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 columbia northwest at 1-724-423-7440.
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 | COLUMBIA NORTHWEST, INC. |
|---|---|
| Component | Equipment › Recreational Vehicle/Trailer |
| Recall started by | NHTSA (Office of Defects Investigation) |
| NHTSA campaign number | 08V184000 |
Vehicles in this recall
| Vehicle | Model years | |
|---|---|---|
| Aliner Aliner | 2003 | All years |
| Aliner Cabin A | 2003 | All years |
| Aliner Cabin Cruiser | 2003 | All years |
| Aliner Sportliner | 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 08V-184?
Columbia northwest is recalling 7 my 2003 aliner sportliner, aliner, cabin a, and cabin cruiser folding campers 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-184 fixed?
Columbia northwest 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 columbia northwest at 1-724-423-7440.
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.