Outfitter Manufacturing is recalling certain 2021-2022 Caribou Lite 6.5
— Recall Campaign #23E062000
Outfitter Manufacturing (Outfitter) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Caribou Lite 6.5, Caribou Lite 8, Caribou 6.5, Apex 8, 2021 Apex 8 LB, and 2022 Caribou Lite 8.5 truck campers, equipped with certain SDS2 2-Burner Drop-in Cooktops. The internal aluminum burner tubes that connect to the gas valves may fracture and cause a gas leak.
The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 78 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
23E062000
| Manufacturer: | Outfitter Manufacturing |
|---|---|
| Recall date: | August 21, 2023 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 23E062000 |
| Units affected: | 78 |
- Description:
- Outfitter Manufacturing (Outfitter) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Caribou Lite 6.5, Caribou Lite 8, Caribou 6.5, Apex 8, 2021 Apex 8 LB, and 2022 Caribou Lite 8.5 truck campers, equipped with certain SDS2 2-Burner Drop-in Cooktops. The internal aluminum burner tubes that connect to the gas valves may fracture and cause a gas leak.
- Consequeces:
- A gas leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
- Corrective action:
- Dealers will install a regulator support bracket, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 6, 2023. Owners may contact Outfitter Customer Service at 1-970-535-9421. Owners may also contact Suburban Customer Service at 1-423-775-2131, Ext 7101.
- Notes:
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.