| Issue ID | 715877 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10262309 |
| Manufacurer | FOREST RIVER, INC. |
| Brand | FOREST RIVER |
| Model | WILDCAT |
| Model Year | 2005 |
| File date | 01/03/08 |
| Component | EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | 2005 forest river wildcat rv with dometic refrigerator recall problem. *nj the consumer stated the boiler tube in his rv cracked and released pressurized coolant. The consumer stated the manufacturer's resolution was to install a light sheet metal around the back part of the unit. The repair was done on the consumer's rv, however it did not solve the leaking gas problem. The motor had to be replaced in the air condition unit. *jb |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | CONSUMER LETTER |
| City and State | MORTON, IL |
| VIN pattern | 4X4FWCD2X5VXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | |
| Was part original equipment? | |
| No. of injured persons | |
| No. of fatalities | |
| Date of purchase | 24/03/04 |
| Was original owner? | Y |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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| DoT tire identifier | |
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| Was defective tire repaired? | |
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| Type of child seat code | |
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| Dealer's name | DURNELL'S RV |
| Dealer's telephone number | 937-843-9000 |
| Dealer's city | LAKEVIEW |
| Dealer's state code | OH |
| Dealer's ZIP code | 43331 |