Recall 08V-552: 2004–2006 Double B Trailers 4-Star, 2004 Double B Trailers Bloomer and 5 more
DOUBLE B TRAILERS LLC recall for equipment, reported to NHTSA on Oct 22, 2008, covering about 29 vehicles.
The problem
Double b trailers is recalling 29 my 2004-2006 c&c, platinum, 4-star, my 2006 cargo, my 2003-2006 elite, my 2004 cherokee, and my 2004 bloomer horse 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
Double b trailers will be working with dometic in order 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 double b trailers at 1-877-326-2950.
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 | DOUBLE B TRAILERS LLC |
|---|---|
| Component | Equipment |
| Recall started by | NHTSA (Office of Defects Investigation) |
| NHTSA campaign number | 08V552000 |
Vehicles in this recall
| Vehicle | Model years | |
|---|---|---|
| Double B Trailers 4-Star | 2004, 2005, 2006 | All years |
| Double B Trailers Bloomer | 2004 | All years |
| Double B Trailers C&C | 2004, 2005, 2006 | All years |
| Double B Trailers Cargo | 2006 | All years |
| Double B Trailers Cherokee | 2004 | All years |
| Double B Trailers Elite | 2006 | All years |
| Double B Trailers Platinum | 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-552?
Double b trailers is recalling 29 my 2004-2006 c&c, platinum, 4-star, my 2006 cargo, my 2003-2006 elite, my 2004 cherokee, and my 2004 bloomer horse 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-552 fixed?
Double b trailers will be working with dometic in order 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 double b trailers at 1-877-326-2950.
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.