Recall 08V-576: 2003–2006 Eveland Scamp

EVELAND'S INC recall for equipment, reported to NHTSA on Nov 3, 2008, covering about 2 vehicles.

NHTSA number
08V-576
Report date
Nov 3, 2008
Vehicles affected
2
Owners notified
Feb 23, 2009

The problem

Eveland is recalling 2 my 2003-2006 scamp 19' deluxe fifth wheel 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

Release of coolant under certain conditions could ignite and result in a fire.

The fix

Eveland 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 eveland at 1-218-947-4932.

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

ManufacturerEVELAND'S INC
ComponentEquipment › Recreational Vehicle/Trailer
Recall started byNHTSA (Office of Defects Investigation)
NHTSA campaign number08V576000

Vehicles in this recall

VehicleModel years
Eveland Scamp2003, 2004, 2005, 2006All 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-576?

Eveland is recalling 2 my 2003-2006 scamp 19' deluxe fifth wheel 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-576 fixed?

Eveland 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 eveland at 1-218-947-4932.

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.