Dometic Corp Reaclls refrigerators

Possible fire safety recall

© Barry Houseknecht

Jan 10, 2007

Dometic has recalled nearly 1,000,000 of its refrigerators


This is a warning of a possible coolant leak in an area that could pose a fire hazard.

The Dometic Corp. is recalling 926,877 faulty refrigerators. These refrigerators were manufactured between April 1997 and May 2003. NHTSA RECALL NO. 06E076000.

Models affected are as follows: NDR1062 9999, RM2652 9999 RM2662 9999, RM2663 9999, RM2852 9999, RM2862 9999, RM3662 9999, RM3663 9999, RM3862 9999, RM3863 9999.

A fatigue crack may develop in the boiler tube, that could release coolant into an area where an ignition source is present (the flame).

If you think you have one of these units or have a question about this recall contact Dometic at 888-446-5157, or the National Highways Traffic Safety Administration at 888-327-4236 or visit

www.safercar.gov.


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