Recall 08V-252: 2003–2004 Extreme RV Extreme, 2003–2004 Extreme RV Monterey and 11 more
EXTREME RV LLC recall for equipment, reported to NHTSA on Jun 5, 2008, covering about 12,951 vehicles.
The problem
Extreme rv is recalling 12,951 my 2003-2004 sportsmaster, monterey, extreme and my 1997-2003 kit rv calay, companion, espre, extreme, millinium, monterey, patio hauler, road ranger, sportsmaster and sunchaser travel and fifth wheel 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
Extreme rv 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 extreme rv at 1-208-453-2500.
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 | EXTREME RV LLC |
|---|---|
| Component | Equipment › Recreational Vehicle/Trailer |
| Recall started by | NHTSA (Office of Defects Investigation) |
| NHTSA campaign number | 08V252000 |
Vehicles in this recall
| Vehicle | Model years | |
|---|---|---|
| Extreme RV Extreme | 2003, 2004 | All years |
| Extreme RV Monterey | 2003, 2004 | All years |
| Extreme RV Sportsmaster | 2003, 2004 | All years |
| Kit RV Calay | 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003 | All years |
| Kit RV Companion | 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003 | All years |
| Kit RV Espre | 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003 | All years |
| Kit RV Extreme | 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003 | All years |
| Kit RV Millinium | 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003 | All years |
| Kit RV Monterey | 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003 | All years |
| Kit RV Patio Hauler | 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003 | All years |
| Kit RV Road Ranger | 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003 | All years |
| Kit RV Sportsmaster | 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003 | All years |
| Kit RV Sunchaser | 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 08V-252?
Extreme rv is recalling 12,951 my 2003-2004 sportsmaster, monterey, extreme and my 1997-2003 kit rv calay, companion, espre, extreme, millinium, monterey, patio hauler, road ranger, sportsmaster and sunchaser travel and fifth wheel 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-252 fixed?
Extreme rv 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 extreme rv at 1-208-453-2500.
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.