Recall 08V-394: 2004–2007 Skyline Aljo, 2004–2007 Skyline Alliance and 9 more
SKYLINE CORPORATION recall for equipment, reported to NHTSA on Aug 6, 2008, covering about 22,372 vehicles.
The problem
Skyline is recalling 22,372 my 2004-2007 alliance, aljo, celebrity, century, freestyle, layton, nomad, rampage, seaview, trailrider, and weekender 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
Skyline 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 skyline at 1-574-294-6521.
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 | SKYLINE CORPORATION |
|---|---|
| Component | Equipment › Recreational Vehicle/Trailer |
| Recall started by | NHTSA (Office of Defects Investigation) |
| NHTSA campaign number | 08V394000 |
Vehicles in this recall
| Vehicle | Model years | |
|---|---|---|
| Skyline Aljo | 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007 | All years |
| Skyline Alliance | 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007 | All years |
| Skyline Celebrity | 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007 | All years |
| Skyline Century | 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007 | All years |
| Skyline Freestyle | 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007 | All years |
| Skyline Layton | 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007 | All years |
| Skyline Nomad | 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007 | All years |
| Skyline Rampage | 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007 | All years |
| Skyline Seaview | 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007 | All years |
| Skyline Trailrider | 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007 | All years |
| Skyline Weekender | 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-394?
Skyline is recalling 22,372 my 2004-2007 alliance, aljo, celebrity, century, freestyle, layton, nomad, rampage, seaview, trailrider, and weekender 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-394 fixed?
Skyline 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 skyline at 1-574-294-6521.
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.