Recall 08V-186: 2004–2005 Host Campers Pathfinder, 2004 Host Campers Rainier DS and 2 more
HOST INDUSTRIES recall for equipment, reported to NHTSA on Apr 23, 2008, covering about 10 vehicles.
The problem
Host is recalling 10 my 2002 yellowstone ds, my 2004 yellowstone ds, rainier ds, tahoe ds campers, and my 2004-2005 pathfinder 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
Host 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 host at 1-541-330-2328.
Notes
Customers may also 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 | HOST INDUSTRIES |
|---|---|
| Component | Equipment › Recreational Vehicle/Trailer |
| Recall started by | NHTSA (Office of Defects Investigation) |
| NHTSA campaign number | 08V186000 |
Vehicles in this recall
| Vehicle | Model years | |
|---|---|---|
| Host Campers Pathfinder | 2004, 2005 | All years |
| Host Campers Rainier DS | 2004 | All years |
| Host Campers Tahoe DS | 2004 | All years |
| Host Campers Yellowstone DS | 2002, 2004 | 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-186?
Host is recalling 10 my 2002 yellowstone ds, my 2004 yellowstone ds, rainier ds, tahoe ds campers, and my 2004-2005 pathfinder 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-186 fixed?
Host 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 host at 1-541-330-2328.
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.