NHTSA Recall 08V316000: Recreational vehicle/trailer (equipment)
REXHALL INDUSTRIES INC reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 6 vehicles. It affects 2005 Rexhall Aerbus.
| NHTSA campaign | 08V316000 |
|---|---|
| Component | EQUIPMENT › RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER |
| Report received | July 14, 2008 |
| Initiated by | NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation |
Defect
Rexhall is recalling 6 motor homes equipped with norcold refrigerators. A fatigue failure in the section of the cooling unit which contains the refrigerant could allow the liquid solution to slowly leak.
Safety risk
Extended operation of a leaking cooling unit could lead to a fire from gas which might escape.
Remedy
Rexhall is working with norcold to repair these refrigerators (please see 08e-030). Norcold will provide thermal switch kits to owners along with the necessary forms and instructions. The manufacturer has not yet provided an owner notification schedule. Owners may contact norcold at 1-800-767-9101 or rexhall at 661-726-0565.
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 08V316000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Rexhall Aerbus | 2005 |
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.