2003 Pilgrim Open Road recalls and problems

The 2003 Pilgrim Open Road has 1 safety recall and 2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any Pilgrim dealer.

Recalls
1
Complaints
2
Crashes / fires
0 / 0
Injuries / deaths
0 / 0

Recalls may cover only some 2003 Pilgrim Open Road vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2003 Pilgrim Open Road recalls

Recall 07V-201: Equipment

Reported May 9, 2007 · 1,000 vehicles affected · PILGRIM INTERNATIONAL INC

Problem: Certain recreational trailers equipped with a two-door refrigerator, manufactured by the dometic corporation, 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.

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

Fix: Pilgrim will be working with dometic in order to repair these refrigerators (Please see 06e076). 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 you 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 pilgrim at 1-574-825-8686.

2003 Pilgrim Open Road problems reported by owners

Problem areaReports
Equipment2
Structure1

Most reported parts

  • Equipment › Recreational Vehicle/Trailer — 2
  • Structure › Frame and Members — 1

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 1,500 miles (median of owner reports).

Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.

Recent 2003 Pilgrim Open Road complaints

Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Equipment · reported Sep 28, 2010
Dometic rm2852 refrigerator, serial no. 23905278. Recall notice. 06e-076. We awoke in our travel trailer to the odor of ammonia. We searched for a cause but found nothing to relate to the odor. We 'aired' the trailer and the odor dissipated. My wife has had a persistent cough since the incident. The following morning, we discovered that the refrigerator was not cooling. Subsequently, while investigating repair options, we were advised that the cooling unit had failed, was cracked and that the ammonia contents had escaped. Additionally, we were advised that our unit was part of a recall group.…

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2003 Pilgrim Open Road have any recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2003 Pilgrim Open Road: 07V-201 (equipment). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What is the most common problem with the 2003 Pilgrim Open Road?

Owners report equipment problems most often (2 reports), followed by structure (1). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 1,500 miles.

Are Pilgrim recall repairs free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Pilgrim dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.