2 recalls found. |
DEFECT #1 - EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Posted on: 2005-10-04
Description
Certain recreational trailers do not conform to the lighting requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, 'lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment.' amber intermediate side marker lamps and reflex reflectors in vehicles longer than 30' in overall length were missing. Also the absence of the rear identification lamps in vehicles over 80 in overall width.
Consequence
Without this lighting, and particularly, during night driving conditions or while the trailer is parked, other vehicles may not see a trailer, thereby increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Weekend warrior or an authorized dealer will add the missing equipment to enhance visibility. The recall is expected to begin during february 2007. Owners may contact weekend warrior at 1-800-500-9914.
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.
DEFECT #2 - EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE
Posted on: 2007-12-12
Description
On certain pull, fifth wheel and toy-hauler recreational 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.
Consequence
Release of coolant under certain conditions could ignite and result in a fire.
Corrective Action
Weekend warrior 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 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 weekend warrior at 1-909-579-0353.
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.