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2007 New Horizons Fifth Wheel Trailer problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just 2 complaints on file for the 2007 New Horizons Fifth Wheel Trailer — too few to judge reliability from owner reports alone — but 2 recall campaigns apply to this year, so any used example should have its VIN checked for completed recall work.

2

NHTSA complaints

2

Recalls

0

Investigations

0

Crash-involved

0

Fires reported

0

Injuries

0

Deaths

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NCAP overall

How does 2007 compare to other Fifth Wheel Trailer years?

Fifth Wheel Trailer NHTSA complaints by model year, 2007 highlighted2 complaints1997: 0 complaints1998: 0 complaints1999: 0 complaints2000: 0 complaints2001: 0 complaints2002: 0 complaints2003: 0 complaints2004: 0 complaints2005: 0 complaints2006: 0 complaints2007: 2 complaints
Fifth Wheel Trailer NHTSA complaints by model year, 2007 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 2007 New Horizons Fifth Wheel Trailer problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Tires & Wheels2100%

Does the 2007 New Horizons Fifth Wheel Trailer have recalls?

2 NHTSA recall campaigns on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

08V281000OtherJune 30, 2008 · 135 units

Defect

NEW HORIZON IS RECALLING CERTAIN 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

IF THIS SOLUTION IS EXPOSED TO AN IGNITION SOURCE UNDER CERTAIN SPECIFIC CIRCUMSTANCES, IT CAN RESULT IN A VEHICLE FIRE.

Remedy

NEW HORIZON IS WORKING WITH DOMETIC TO REPAIR THESE REFRIGERATORS (PLEASE SEE 08E032). 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 HORIZON AT 1-800-235-3140.

08V021000OtherJanuary 16, 2008 · 77 units

Defect

ON CERTAIN FIFTH WHEEL TRAVEL TRAILERS EQUIPPED WITH ATWOOD SEALED BURNER RANGES, THE RANGE AND SLIDE-IN BURNER TUBES LEADING FROM THE GAS MANIFOLD TO THE BURNER HEADS HAD A DEPRESSION OR "KINK" IN THE EXTERIOR BEND RESTRICTING PROPER AIRFLOW AND GAS MIXTURE.

Consequence

THIS CONDITION COULD RESULT IN CARBON MONOXIDE POISONING.

Remedy

NEW HORIZONS IS WORKING WITH ATWOOD TO HAVE THE TUBES REPLACED ON THESE RANGES (PLEASE SEE 07E030). OWNERS MAY CONTACT ATWOOD AT 1-800-348-7418 OR NEW HORIZONS AT 1-800-235-3140.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

Representative excerpts, cleaned of personal information. These are consumer statements, not verified defects.

“I WANT TO FILE A COMPLAINT ABOUT THE TIRES AND TIRE INFORMATION SHOWN ON THE LABEL ON MY RV.I HAVE A 2007 NEW HORIZON RV TRAILER MODEL SUMMIT WITH VIN# [XXX]. AT THIS POINT IN TIME AFTER HAVING HAD TWO OF MY FOUR TIRES FAIL FROM (BLOWOUT OR TREAD SEPARATION) AND THE REMAINING TWO TIRES APPROACHING…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Tires & Wheels · April 18, 2015

2007 New Horizons Fifth Wheel Trailer — common questions

Is the 2007 New Horizons Fifth Wheel Trailer reliable?

The record is thin — 2 NHTSA complaints — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 2 recalls should be verified as completed.

Does the 2007 New Horizons Fifth Wheel Trailer have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns affecting the 2007 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.

Related

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

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.