NHTSA Recall 08V495000: Recreational vehicle/trailer (equipment)
DODGEN INDUSTRIES, INC. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 123 vehicles. It affects 2 models including the Dodgen Commercial Vehicle.
| NHTSA campaign | 08V495000 |
|---|---|
| Component | EQUIPMENT › RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER |
| Report received | September 25, 2008 |
| Owner notification | October 15, 2008 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Dodgen is recalling 123 my 2005-2006 20', 22', 24', 26' and 32' commercial vehicles and 20', 22', 24', 26', and 30' motor homes 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
Dodgen will be working with dometic in order 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 dodgen at 1-800-247-1835.
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 08V495000
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.