Refrigerator/dometic
Defect Summary
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.
Safety Consequence
Release of coolant under certain conditions could ignite and result in a fire.
Corrective Action
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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FAQ: Recall 08V172000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 08V172000?
NHTSA recall 08V172000 was issued by New Horizons Rv Corporation on April 11, 2008. It addresses: Refrigerator/dometic. The recall affects approximately 327 vehicles, with the defect involving the Equipment component.
How do I get this recall repaired?
Contact any authorized New Horizons Rv Corporation dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 08V172000 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.