Recall 08V-294: 2007 Host Campers 270, 2004–2007 Host Campers Bachelor and 5 more
HOST INDUSTRIES recall for equipment, reported to NHTSA on Jul 3, 2008, covering about 546 vehicles.
The problem
Host industries is recalling 546 my 2004-2007 bachelor(8.5') , mckinley (8.5'), rainier (9.5'), tahoe (10.5') , yukon (11.5'), yellowstone (11.5') campers, and my 2007 model 270 class c motor homes 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
If this solution is exposed to an ignition source under certain specific circumstances, it can result in a vehicle fire.
The fix
Host industries is working with dometic to repair these refrigerators (Please see 08e032). 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 industries 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 | 08V294000 |
Vehicles in this recall
| Vehicle | Model years | |
|---|---|---|
| Host Campers 270 | 2007 | All years |
| Host Campers Bachelor | 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007 | All years |
| Host Campers Mckinley | 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007 | All years |
| Host Campers Rainier | 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007 | All years |
| Host Campers Tahoe | 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007 | All years |
| Host Campers Yellowstone | 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007 | All years |
| Host Campers Yukon | 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007 | 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-294?
Host industries is recalling 546 my 2004-2007 bachelor(8.5') , mckinley (8.5'), rainier (9.5'), tahoe (10.5') , yukon (11.5'), yellowstone (11.5') campers, and my 2007 model 270 class c motor homes 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-294 fixed?
Host industries is working with dometic to repair these refrigerators (Please see 08e032). 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 industries 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.