The problem
Columbia northwest is recalling certain model year 2009 and 2010 camping trailers manufactured between january and august 2009 equipped with the "in-out 2-burner stove". Under extended use, a propane hose fitting may fail and leak.
The risk
Failure of the hose fitting could cause a fire in the stove housing increasing the risk of personal injury.
The fix
Columbia northwest will notify owners and dealers will either replace the entire portable in-our 2-burner stove or replace the internal component free of charge. The safety recall began on october 6, 2009. Owners may contact columbia northwest at 1-724-423-7440.
Contacts
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 <a href=http://www.Safercar.Gov>http://www.Safercar.Gov</a> .
What to do
- Check your VIN. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls - it shows whether this recall applies to your vehicle and whether the repair has been done.
- Call a dealer. Any authorized Columbia dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 09V356000.
- Ask about parts and a loaner. If parts aren't available yet, ask what to do in the meantime.
- Keep your paperwork. If you paid for this repair before the recall, you may be able to get reimbursed - here's how.