Addition To Dometic Refrig Recall - Montana Owners Club

TLightning · 05-12-2008, 12:02 PM

Dometic has expanded the refrig recall. It now includes refrigs made from Sep 2006 and earlier. Our rig was made in Jul 2006 and our refrig is on the recall.

You can check your's here (need model and serial #s of refrig):

http://www.dometicusa.com/recall.php

H. John Kohl · 05-12-2008, 01:29 PM

Thanks it includes us.

Roamingusa · 05-12-2008, 02:55 PM

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quote:Originally posted by H. John Kohl

Thanks it includes us.

Us too ! We just recently had the cooling unit and heating unit replaced. Are either one of those the cause of the recall?

dsprik · 05-12-2008, 03:25 PM

DARN! I made it through the last one. Thought I was home free...

Good news... I am only a few miles from the closest service center.

OntMont · 05-12-2008, 03:35 PM

...and us. Ours just failed, I was in the process of arranging for a repair. Now maybe I'll get a new part. Wonder which would be better?

dsprik · 05-12-2008, 04:13 PM

My 3400 was mfrd 7/20/06 (2007). Recall says don't run on LP gas under ANY conditions. If you have to run on electricity - not recommended - do not spend the night in the RV. We have been living full time for almost two years in this unit. I have not seen or smelled any of the warning signs, but it kind of bothers me that this fridge was defective all that time... I'm a little uncomfortable that my wife and I were apparently at risk for that period of time.

DONnANNIE · 05-12-2008, 07:00 PM

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quote:TLightning Posted - May 12 2008 : 6:02:21 PM
Dometic has expanded the refrig recall. It now includes refrigs made from Sep 2006 and earlier. Our rig was made in Jul 2006 and our refrig is on the recall.

You can check your's here (need model and serial #s of refrig):

http://www.dometicusa.com/recall.php

TLightning, I checked when the recall first came out and it didn't include our refrig. Then last nite I checked again and it does include our refrig. I called my dealer, Blue Crick RV Service and I have an appointment to install the repair kit next Monday. The tech said it would only take 45 minutes for the repair.

Thanks for posting the recall.

genecurp · 05-13-2008, 05:39 AM

I called today. My refrig is included in recall #2. They do not have a system up to refer you for service for recall #2 yet. I guess if you are taking in your refrig for service right away, check to see if the service center knows about recall #2 and how to fix it. I'd hate to make two trips.

This is another ammonia leak hazard. I was instructed to turn off the propane valude to the refrig. I am a full timer so I am using refer on electric. I have no yellowing, staining, odor of ammonia or performance of cooling symtoms to worry me about using it in electric mode. But fire hazard is no joke. They will call me in about a week to arrange service.

sreigle · 05-13-2008, 05:46 AM

Ours is affected. We have an appt at Camping World tomorrow for the stabilizer work. I just arranged with CW to take care of the refrigerator at the same time.

campbud · 05-13-2008, 09:37 AM

I just checked ours and it had been recalled also. We purchased ours in Dec of 2006 ...I wonder why we were not notified by mail of this problem? Our dealer said they filled out all warranty/registration cards, hmmmmm. I did call a dealer close by that was an authorized service center, they said they could have it done in 45 minutes to an hour....which I am happy to hear.

dsprik · 05-13-2008, 09:48 AM

My closest dealer - 39 miles - said 30 minutes. Said Dometic was only giving service centers $25 per fix. I also have not received any mail on this. Not sure when I can get to this. Not crazy about the $35-$40 out of my pocket for fuel to round trip this. Guess it's worth a call to Dometic. I'm assuming they don't send service personnel out to your location?

Also, when I took the cover off to check, I found a blue wire - bullet connector - laying loose in there. Anyone know where this is supposed to be hooked up to? I couldn't find anything...

bsmeaton · 05-13-2008, 10:11 AM

Ours missed the list - for now anyway. Monty date 01/2007

TLightning · 05-13-2008, 03:05 PM

When I first learned about this, I clicked on the link, then, just for the heck of it, put in my zip code for the closest authorized Dometic repair service. Thought for sure it would be one of the many RV dealers around, but no, the only name that came up was a mobil RV repair service. On Thurs, he is coming to me...can't beat that. Check it out, might save a tow some where.

DonandJudy_12 · 05-13-2008, 03:18 PM

the "fix" simply reduces the chance of fire- it DOES NOT fix the real potential of a leak of ammonia- the real problem is a defective boiler- am waiting for my tech to install an additional metal shroud around the chimney- this is their idea to get off the hook- I am not impressed by this "fix"- Don

dsprik · 05-13-2008, 04:01 PM

Don, are you talking about the fix for the 1st recall or the 2nd recall. I understand they were two separate perceived problems. I think?

scductman · 05-14-2008, 03:28 PM

Guys mine is in this batch also. I called dometic today and got recording and gave my model and serial # and was told it was a recall. then was transferd to a real person and she told me there was no recall pass 03 and wanted to know where I heard about it. I told her to listen to the recording with my s#. she was going to get back to me today but has not yet. I have a very low tolarance for stupitity. I will wait and see I also have a mobile guy close by but he said they will not pay for a service call just the repair. bobby

Army Guy · 05-14-2008, 04:08 PM

Thanks for posting that. I now fall under that recall. Will have to make arrangements now as we also live in ours full time. I haven't had or seen any sign of the problems but will be keeping a closer look until I can get it in for service.

dsprik · 05-14-2008, 04:14 PM

So... do we have a 2nd recall??? or not??? Bobby, let us know what Dometic says.

sreigle · 05-14-2008, 05:30 PM

Ours was on the list. We were going to Camping World today, anyhow (the Eliminator thread) so we arranged to have the recall taken care of today.

I asked what they do in the recall and I was told they install a shield around the burner. I am not sure why.

fulltimedreamer · 05-14-2008, 06:16 PM

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quote:Originally posted by sreigle

I asked what they do in the recall and I was told they install a shield around the burner. I am not sure why.

Steve,

They install a shield around the burner to contain the fire should the boiler tube break open. The amonia will burn when released under pressure in the presence of a flame. Thus, the reason they tell you not to use LP to operate the refrigerator until the retrofit is done. This retrofit does not fix the real issue with the refrigerator, defective boilers tubes, but hopefully contains the fire so it doesn't burn down your coach when it fails. IMHO I think Dometic should replace everyone of these defective refrigerators with new cooling units with an improved boiler tube design!! Hopefully, some lawyer will start a class action suit that will require this! Off my soapbox now.

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