NHTSA
FIRE RISK
08E032000
Dometic Corporation Recall (Apr 2008)
Dometic Corporation has issued a recall. POTENTIAL BOILER TUBE/HEATER POCKET WELD FATIGUE
What you should do
- Read the official announcement before driving. Some fire-risk recalls advise parking outside and away from buildings, because the fire can start while the vehicle is parked and switched off. Contact a dealer to arrange the free repair.
- THE VEHICLE MANUFACTURERS WILL NOTIFY OWNERS OF RECREATIONAL VEHICLES THAT HAD THE REFRIGERATORS INSTALLED AS ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT AND DOMETIC WILL NOTIFY OWNERS OF THE AFTERMARKET REFRIGERATORS. DOMETIC WILL INSTALL A SECONDARY BURNER HOUSING FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 28, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DOMETIC AT 888-446-5157.
What happened
POTENTIAL BOILER TUBE/HEATER POCKET WELD FATIGUE
THE RELEASE OF COOLANT UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS COULD IGNITE AND RESULT IN A FIRE.
Recall facts
- Recalling firm
- Dometic Corporation
- Reason
- Fire risk
- Units affected
- 745,574
Common questions
What is the danger?
THE RELEASE OF COOLANT UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS COULD IGNITE AND RESULT IN A FIRE.
What should I do if I have this product?
THE VEHICLE MANUFACTURERS WILL NOTIFY OWNERS OF RECREATIONAL VEHICLES THAT HAD THE REFRIGERATORS INSTALLED AS ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT AND DOMETIC WILL NOTIFY OWNERS OF THE AFTERMARKET REFRIGERATORS. DOMETIC WILL INSTALL A SECONDARY BURNER HOUSING FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 28, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DOMETIC AT 888-446-5157.
Where can I find more information?
Read the official NHTSA recall announcement, or browse all current food recalls.