Host Campers Rainier 2007
Model Rainier made in 2007 by Host Campers got 1 consumer complain as well as 2 recalls. Consumer complaints with reference to latches/locks/linkages. . There was one recall concerning equipment .
Model 2007
Recalls
Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
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EQUIPMENT - RECREATIONAL VEHICLE | ||||||||||||||||
08V294000 | HOST INDUSTRIES | from 01/02/2004 to 12/31/2006 | V (Vehicle) | 546 | 10/24/2008 | ODI | HOST INDUSTRIES | 07/03/2008 | 07/03/2008 | |||||||
Defect Summary | Host industries is recalling 546 my 2004-2007 bachelor(8.5') , mckinley (8.5'), rainier (9.5'), tahoe (10.5') , yukon (11.5'), yellowstone (11.5') campers, and my 2007 model 270 class c 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. | |||||||||||||||
Consequence Summary | If this solution is exposed to an ignition source under certain specific circumstances, it can result in a vehicle fire. | |||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | Host industries 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 host industries 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. | |||||||||||||||
07V595000 | HOST INDUSTRIES | from 12/27/2006 to 07/20/2007 | V (Vehicle) | 73 | MFR | HOST INDUSTRIES | 12/21/2007 | 12/21/2007 | ||||||||
Defect Summary | On certain truck campers and class c motor homes equipped with suburban glass top, sealed burner ranges and cook tops with serial numbers included in a range beginning with 063413053 and ending with 064704399, p/nos. 2950a, 2951a, 2952a, and 2953a, a threaded connector on the tube between the burner valve and the burner may not have been fully tightened during the manufacturing process. | |||||||||||||||
Consequence Summary | If the threaded connector is not properly tightened, it is possible for the gas to leak from the connection when the burner is turned on. lp gas is heavier than air and any leaked gas could accumulate in an enclosed or low area in your recreational vehicle. a sufficient quantity of accumulated gas, if ignited, could cause a fire or explosion. | |||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | Host is working with suburban to repair these cooking appliances. owners may contact host at 1-541-330-2328 or suburban at 423-775-2131. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | Customers may 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. |
Consumer Complaints
Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
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LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES - DOORS - LATCH | |||
09/02/2009 | 2000 | ||
Tl*the contact owns a 2007 hme ahrens-fox fire truck. the contact states while driving approximately 15 mph on normal road conditions. the secured rear passenger door unlatched without assistance. the vehicle continued to travel with caution. there were no prior warnings. a certified technician inspected the vehicle. the failure was contributed to the rotary latch lock-set. the parts were unavailable so the vehicle is not being driven due to a safety hazard. the vehicle remains inoperable due to the lack of repair parts. the failure and current mileage were 2,000. the vin number was unavailable which will be updated upon the receipt of the safety complaint form. |