Recall 08V-377: 2003–2006 Frontier RV Aspen, 2003–2006 Frontier RV Explorer and 1 more
FRONTIER R.V. INC recall for equipment, reported to NHTSA on Aug 1, 2008, covering about 361 vehicles.
The problem
Frontier rv is recalling 361 my 2003-2006 explorer, ranger, and aspen fifth wheel and travel 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
If this solution is exposed to an ignition source under certain specific circumstances, it can result in a vehicle fire.
The fix
Frontier rv 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 frontier rv at 1-903-247-9400.
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 | FRONTIER R.V. INC |
|---|---|
| Component | Equipment › Recreational Vehicle/Trailer |
| Recall started by | NHTSA (Office of Defects Investigation) |
| NHTSA campaign number | 08V377000 |
Vehicles in this recall
| Vehicle | Model years | |
|---|---|---|
| Frontier RV Aspen | 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006 | All years |
| Frontier RV Explorer | 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006 | All years |
| Frontier RV Ranger | 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006 | 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-377?
Frontier rv is recalling 361 my 2003-2006 explorer, ranger, and aspen fifth wheel and travel 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-377 fixed?
Frontier rv 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 frontier rv at 1-903-247-9400.
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.