2000 New Horizons Fifth Wheel Trailer problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just 0 complaints on file for the 2000 New Horizons Fifth Wheel Trailer — too few to judge reliability from owner reports alone — but one recall campaign applies to this year, so any used example should have its VIN checked for completed recall work.

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How does 2000 compare to other Fifth Wheel Trailer years?

Fifth Wheel Trailer NHTSA complaints by model year, 2000 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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Does the 2000 New Horizons Fifth Wheel Trailer have recalls?

1 NHTSA recall campaign on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

08V172000OtherApril 11, 2008 · 327 units

Defect

NEW HORIZONS IS RECALLING 327 FIFTH WHEEL AND TRAVEL TRAILERS EQUIPPED WITH A TWO-DOOR REFRIGERATOR MANUFACTURED BY THE DOMETIC CORPORATION. THE REFRIGERATOR MAY HAVE A DEFECT IN THE BOILER TUBE. PRESSURIZED COOLANT SOLUTION COULD BE RELEASED INTO AN AREA WHERE AN IGNITION SOURCE (GAS FLAME) IS PRESENT.

Consequence

RELEASE OF COOLANT UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS COULD IGNITE AND RESULT IN A FIRE.

Remedy

NEW HORIZONS WILL BE WORKING WITH DOMETIC IN ORDER TO REPAIR THESE REFRIGERATORS (PLEASE SEE 06E076). DOMETIC WILL REPAIR THESE REFRIGERATORS BY INSTALLING A SECONDARY BURN HOUSING, A THERMAL FUSE, AND A MELT FUSE FREE OF CHARGE. DOMETIC HAS RETAINED STERICYCLE INC. TO MANAGE THIS CAMPAIGN. STERICYCLE WILL ASSIST THE OWNER IN LOCATING DEALERSHIPS OR SERVICE CENTERS AND WILL PROVIDE ASSISTANCE WITH SCHEDULING OF APPOINTMENTS. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DOMETIC/STERICYCLE AT 1-888-446-5157 OR NEW HORIZONS AT 1-800-235-3140.

2000 New Horizons Fifth Wheel Trailer — common questions

Is the 2000 New Horizons Fifth Wheel Trailer reliable?

The record is thin — 0 NHTSA complaints — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 1 recall should be verified as completed.

Does the 2000 New Horizons Fifth Wheel Trailer have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign affecting the 2000 New Horizons Fifth Wheel Trailer. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.

How does 2000 compare to other Fifth Wheel Trailer years?

Does the 2000 New Horizons Fifth Wheel Trailer have recalls?

2000 New Horizons Fifth Wheel Trailer — common questions

Is the 2000 New Horizons Fifth Wheel Trailer reliable?

Does the 2000 New Horizons Fifth Wheel Trailer have recalls?

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