Recall 08V-548: 2006 Allen Camper Idle Time, 2005–2007 Allen Camper Outpost Lite
ALLEN CAMPER MFG. CO., INC. recall for equipment, reported to NHTSA on Oct 20, 2008, covering about 17 vehicles.
The problem
Allen camper is recalling 17 my 2005-2007 outpost lite (251 fb, 261 fl, 271 bh, 281 bhss, and 325 fkds) travel trailers and my 2006 idle time (2900 frlss) 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
Allen camper 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 allen camper 1-580-857-2413.
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 | ALLEN CAMPER MFG. CO., INC. |
|---|---|
| Component | Equipment › Recreational Vehicle/Trailer |
| Recall started by | NHTSA (Office of Defects Investigation) |
| NHTSA campaign number | 08V548000 |
Vehicles in this recall
| Vehicle | Model years | |
|---|---|---|
| Allen Camper Idle Time | 2006 | All years |
| Allen Camper Outpost Lite | 2005, 2006, 2007 | 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-548?
Allen camper is recalling 17 my 2005-2007 outpost lite (251 fb, 261 fl, 271 bh, 281 bhss, and 325 fkds) travel trailers and my 2006 idle time (2900 frlss) 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-548 fixed?
Allen camper 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 allen camper 1-580-857-2413.
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.