Outfitter Manufacturing Caribou Lite 6 recalled over fire hazard

Recall date

August 21, 2023

Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Official notice title

Outfitter Manufacturing recalls 2021–2022 Outfitter Manufacturing — 5 models

Recall number

23E062000

Brand / firm

Outfitter Manufacturing

Sold / distributed

Potentially affected: 78 units

Why it was recalled

A gas leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.

What was recalled

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.

What to do

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.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.