EquipmentRecall 12V-382 · Breckenridge vehicles
THOR INDUSTRIES recall 12V-382 covers 1,017 Breckenridge vehicles for a equipment problem, reported to NHTSA on July 25, 2012.
Source: NHTSA recall 12V382000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Dutchmen is recalling certain model year 2010 through 2013 Breckenridge brand travel trailers manufactured from May 26, 2009, through May 2, 2012, and equipped with Atwood Mobile Products (Atwood) furnaces. The furnaces were produced with a defective gas control valve which can stick in the open position.
The risk
If the gas valve sticks in the open position, gas could leak out and, in the presence of an ignition source, result in a fire.
The fix
Dutchmen will notify owners, and dealers will repair the furnaces, free of charge. The safety recall began on August 17, 2012. Owners may contact Breckenridge Warranty Service Department at 1-800-223-2376.
Owners 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 www.safercar.gov.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from May 26, 2009 to May 2, 2012. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.