Safety Recall NHTSA · 08E061000 Reported October 1, 2008

Outdoor cooktop/fire

Airxcel, Inc. · N/A · 240 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
08E061000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Manufacturer
Component
N/A
Vehicles Affected
240
Recall Type
Equipment
Report Received
October 1, 2008

Defect Summary

Suburban manufacturing company, a division of airxcel, inc., is recalling 240 portable outdoor cooktops, model sdn2h with part no. 2965a, produced between december 2007 and may 2008, . these cooktops are sold for use outside a folding camping trailer with a detachable connection to the gas supply. a section of the flexible hose connecting the gas supply from the trailer to the gas control manifold in the cooktop was determined to be inadequately protected from the heat generated by the burner.

Safety Consequence

If the hose is overheated, the hose can deteriorate and begin to leak lp gas which could possibly result in a fire.

Corrective Action

Suburban will notify owners and repair the cooktops free of charge. the recall began on december 2, 2008. owners can contact airxcel at 1-791-676-2326.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Airxcel, Inc. dealer and reference recall ID 08E061000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 08E061000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 08E061000?

NHTSA recall 08E061000 was issued by Airxcel, Inc. on October 1, 2008. It addresses: Outdoor cooktop/fire. The recall affects approximately 240 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Airxcel, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 08E061000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.