NHTSA Recall 08V281000: Recreational vehicle/trailer (equipment)
NEW HORIZONS RV CORPORATION reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 135 vehicles. It affects 2 models including the New Horizons Fifth Wheel Trailer.
| NHTSA campaign | 08V281000 |
|---|---|
| Component | EQUIPMENT › RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER |
| Report received | June 30, 2008 |
| Owner notification | January 9, 2009 |
| Initiated by | NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation |
Defect
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.
Safety risk
If this solution is exposed to an ignition source under certain specific circumstances, it can result in a vehicle fire.
Remedy
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.
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 08V281000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| New Horizons Fifth Wheel Trailer | 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007 |
| New Horizons Travel Trailer | 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007 |
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.