Recall 08V-374: 2003 Super Vacuum International TH, 2007 Super Vacuum Spartan Diamond and 1 more
SUPER VACUUM MFG. CO., INC. recall for equipment, reported to NHTSA on Aug 1, 2008, covering about 3 vehicles.
The problem
Super vacuum is recalling 3 my 2003 international th, my 2004 spartan metro star lfd, and my 2007 spartan diamond flfd fire trucks 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
Super vacuum 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 super vacuum at 1-970-667-5146.
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 | SUPER VACUUM MFG. CO., INC. |
|---|---|
| Component | Equipment |
| Recall started by | NHTSA (Office of Defects Investigation) |
| NHTSA campaign number | 08V374000 |
Vehicles in this recall
| Vehicle | Model years | |
|---|---|---|
| Super Vacuum International TH | 2003 | All years |
| Super Vacuum Spartan Diamond | 2007 | All years |
| Super Vacuum Spartan Metro Star | 2004 | 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-374?
Super vacuum is recalling 3 my 2003 international th, my 2004 spartan metro star lfd, and my 2007 spartan diamond flfd fire trucks 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-374 fixed?
Super vacuum 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 super vacuum at 1-970-667-5146.
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.