NHTSA Recall 08V186000: Recreational vehicle/trailer (equipment)
HOST INDUSTRIES reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 10 vehicles. It affects 4 models including the Host Campers Pathfinder.
| NHTSA campaign | 08V186000 |
|---|---|
| Component | EQUIPMENT › RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER |
| Report received | April 23, 2008 |
| Initiated by | NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation |
Defect
Host is recalling 10 my 2002 yellowstone ds, my 2004 yellowstone ds, rainier ds, tahoe ds campers, and my 2004-2005 pathfinder recreational 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 risk
Release of coolant under certain conditions could ignite and result in a fire.
Remedy
Host 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 host at 1-541-330-2328.
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.
Vehicles covered by recall 08V186000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Host Campers Pathfinder | 2004, 2005 |
| Host Campers Rainier DS | 2004 |
| Host Campers Tahoe DS | 2004 |
| Host Campers Yellowstone DS | 2002, 2004 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.