2003 New Horizons Travel Trailer recalls and problems
The 2003 New Horizons Travel Trailer has 2 safety recalls. Recall repairs are free at any New Horizons dealer.
Recalls may cover only some 2003 New Horizons Travel Trailer vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.
2003 New Horizons Travel Trailer recalls
Recall 08V-281: Equipment
Problem: New horizon is recalling certain fifth wheel and 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.
Risk: If this solution is exposed to an ignition source under certain specific circumstances, it can result in a vehicle fire.
Fix: New horizon 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 new horizon at 1-800-235-3140.
Recall 08V-172: Equipment
Problem: New horizons is recalling 327 fifth wheel and 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.
Risk: Release of coolant under certain conditions could ignite and result in a fire.
Fix: New horizons 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 new horizons at 1-800-235-3140.
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Frequently asked questions
Does the 2003 New Horizons Travel Trailer have any recalls?
Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2003 New Horizons Travel Trailer: 08V-281 (equipment), 08V-172 (equipment). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Are New Horizons recall repairs free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized New Horizons dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.