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August 21, 2023 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 23E062000
Cooktop Gas Valves May Fracture Causing Gas Leak
A gas leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
NHTSA Campaign Number: 23E062
Manufacturer Outfitter Manufacturing
Components EQUIPMENT
Potential Number of Units Affected 78
Summary
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.
Remedy
Dealers will install a regulator support bracket, free of charge. The manufacturer has not yet provided a schedule for recall notification. 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.
Chronology :
On February 3, 2023, Outfitter Manufacturing was made aware of a notice of recall from the supplier (Suburban Manufacturing). Outfitter opened a research item the same day.
On February 6, 2023, Outfitter Manufacturing contacted all 78 consumers affected by the Suburban Manufacturing recall notice.
9 Affected Products
Vehicles
MAKE | MODEL | YEAR |
OUTFITTER MANUFACTURING | APEX 8 | 2021-2022 |
OUTFITTER MANUFACTURING | CARIBOU 6.5 | 2021-2022 |
OUTFITTER MANUFACTURING | CARIBOU LITE 6.5 | 2021-2022 |
OUTFITTER MANUFACTURING | CARIBOU LITE 8 | 2021-2022 |
OUTFITTER MANUFACTURING | CARIBOU LITE 8.5 | 2022 |
2 Associated Documents
Recall Acknowledgement
RCAK-23E062-6602.pdf 646.545KB
Defect Notice 573 Report
RCLRPT-23E062-2246.PDF 217.195KB
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OMB Control No.: 2127-0004 Part 573 Safety Recall Report 23E-062 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Manufacturer Name : Outfitter Manufacturing Submission Date : AUG 21, 2023 NHTSA Recall No. : 23E-062 Manufacturer Recall No. : NR Manufacturer Information : Manufacturer Name : Outfitter Manufacturing Address : 4002 N Valley Dr Mead CO 80504 Company phone : 970-535-9421 Population : Number of potentially involved : 78 Estimated percentage with defect : 100 % Equipment Information : Brand / Trade 1 : Outfitter Manufacturing Model : Caribou Lite 6.5 Part No. : Suburban 3032AST Size : NR Function : NR Descriptive Information : The scope was determined using manufacturing records of when the manufacturing plant used the subject Suburban two burner cooktop. Model and Quantity: 2021: Caribou Lite 6.5 29 2022: Caribou Lite 6.5 35 Total: 64 Production Dates : JUN 17, 2021 – DEC 14, 2022 Brand / Trade 2 : Outfitter Manufacturing Model : Caribou Lite 8 Part No. : Suburban 3032AST Size : NR Function : NR Descriptive Information : The scope was determined using manufacturing records of when the manufacturing plant used the subject Suburban two burner cooktop. Model and Quantity 2021: Caribou Lite 8 2 2022: Caribou Lite 8 5 Total: 7 Production Dates : JUN 17, 2021 – DEC 14, 2022 Part 573 Safety Recall Report 23E-062 Page 2 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Brand / Trade 3 : Outfitter Manufacturing Model : Caribou Lite 8.5 Part No. : Suburban 3032AST Size : NR Function : NR Descriptive Information : The scope was determined using manufacturing records of when the manufacturing plant used the subject Suburban two burner cooktop. Model and Quantity 2022: Caribou Lite 8.5 1 Total: 1 Production Dates : JUN 17, 2021 – DEC 14, 2022 Brand / Trade 4 : Outfitter Manufacturing Model : Caribou 6.5 Part No. : Suburban 3032AST Size : NR Function : NR Descriptive Information : The scope was determined using manufacturing records of when the manufacturing plant used the subject Suburban two burner cooktop. Model and Quantity 2021: Caribou 6.5 1 2022: Caribou 6.5 2 Total: 3 Production Dates : JUN 17, 2021 – DEC 14, 2022 Brand / Trade 5 : Outfitter Manufacturing Model : Apex 8 Part No. : Suburban 3032AST Size : NR Function : NR Descriptive Information : The scope was determined using manufacturing records of when the manufacturing plant used the subject Suburban two burner cooktop. Model and Quantity 2021: Apex 8 1 2022: Apex 8 1 Total: 2 Production Dates : JUN 17, 2021 – DEC 14, 2022 Part 573 Safety Recall Report 23E-062 Page 3 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Brand / Trade 6 : Outfitter Manufacturing Model : Apex 8 LB Part No. : Suburban 3032AST Size : NR Function : NR Descriptive Information : The scope was determined using manufacturing records of when the manufacturing plant used the subject Suburban two burner cooktop. Model and Quantity 2021: Apex 8 LB 1 Total: 1 Production Dates : JUN 17, 2021 – DEC 14, 2022 Description of Defect : Description of the Defect : According to the Recall Notice – 23E002 – received from Suburban: “Suburban Manufacturing has decided that a defect which relates to motor vehicle safety exists in SDS2 – 2 Burner cooktops that were installed in recreational vehicles. The internal aluminum burner tubes connecting the gas valves to the cook top burners can fracture from excessive vibration or shock experienced in recreational vehicles.” FMVSS 1 : NR FMVSS 2 : NR Description of the Safety Risk : According to the Recall Notice – 23E002 – received from Suburban: “The burner tube could crack resulting a leak of propane when the top burner gas valve is opened to use the appliance. If ignited the propane could result in a fire and/or explosion which could result in personal injury.” Description of the Cause : Unknown Identification of Any Warning that can Occur : According to the Recall Notice – 23E002 – received from Suburban: None stated on the notice. Involved Components : Component Name : 2 Burner Cooktops Component Description : 2 Burner Cooktops Component Part Number : SDS2 Part 573 Safety Recall Report 23E-062 Page 4 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Component Name : Burner Tube Component Description : Burner Tube Component Part Number : N/A Supplier Identification : Component Manufacturer Name : Suburban Manufacturing Co Address : 676 Broadway St Dayton Tennessee 37321 Country : United States Chronology : On February 3, 2023, Outfitter Manufacturing was made aware of a notice of recall from the supplier (Suburban Manufacturing). Outfitter opened a research item the same day. On February 6, 2023, Outfitter Manufacturing contacted all 78 consumers affected by the Suburban Manufacturing recall notice. Part 573 Safety Recall Report 23E-062 Page 5 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Description of Remedy : Description of Remedy Program : Outfitter Manufacturing will provide all parts and labor free of charge to Consumers. Outfitter Manufacturing or an authorized Suburban Service Center will need to perform the remedy. What is the Outfitter Manufacturing Customer Service Phone Number? 970-535-9421 What is the Suburban Customer Service Phone Number? (423) 775-2131, Ext 7101 If you have already paid for a repair that is within the scope of this defect under recall, you still need to have this recall inspected and/or performed to ensure the correct parts and procedures were utilized. Additionally, you may be eligible for a refund of previously paid repairs. Refunds will only be provided for within the scope of this defect under recall. Please send the service invoice to the following address: Outfitter Manufacturing Attn: Customer Service 4002 N Valley Dr. Mead, CO 80504 How Remedy Component Differs from Recalled Component : Unknown Suburban Manufacturing P: (423) 775-2131 676 Broadway St. Dayton, TN 37321 Affected Component Part Number SDS2 Affected Component Name & Description – 2 Burner cooktops Affected Component Part Number N/A Affected Component Name & Description – Burner Tube Identify How/When Recall Condition was Corrected in Production : Unknown Recall Schedule : Description of Recall Schedule : Outfitter Manufacturing has the utmost urgency in our recalls, and as such, notified all customers affected on February 6, 2023. Planned Dealer Notification Date : NR – NR Planned Owner Notification Date : NR – NR Part 573 Safety Recall Report 23E-062 Page 6 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Purchaser Information : The following manufacturers purchased this defective/noncompliant equipment for possible use or installation in new motor vehicles or new items of motor vehicle equipment: Name : NR Address : NR NR Country : NR Company Phone : NR * NR – Not Reported
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