EXPANDED Dometic recall

[dlhoppe]

Just made an appointment to get mine done too. I just bought a used 23SS and the previous owner didn't have it done.

Turns out part of the recall is done at the factory for some models depending on when it was manufactured. On mine the thermal fuse is installed on the boiler cover, but the new shrouds are not.

[Quietime2409]

We just bought a 2001 Fifth wheel with a unit in the recall. Is there anyway to tell if the previous owners already had this done.. Also it's freezing everything in the fridge compartment ect on the bottom shelf! How do you adjust the temp????

[mtnguy]

Originally Posted by Quietime2409

We just bought a 2001 Fifth wheel with a unit in the recall. Is there anyway to tell if the previous owners already had this done.. Also it's freezing everything in the fridge compartment ect on the bottom shelf! How do you adjust the temp????

Check post #30 and 36.

[oilguy]

I had the same recall on my Dometic. Mine died 1 year and 2 weeks after buying my trailer pre-owned. Dometic and my dealer would not do a thing. My solution is a Kenmore, 9.6 cubic foot refridgerator. It matches the other appliances, fit perfect-I had to re-enforce the support decking. For $276 as opposed to the $1600 the dealer wanted-it works great! More room and with 7 kids we need it. We never "dry camp" so it works for us.

[user151]

Originally Posted by Sean&SuzieWkndr

I almost forgot all about this recall posting!

I just wanted to thank the members of this forum for posting the information on the Dometic refrigerator recall. Thanks to the posted information I was able to have the recall work performed on our Sierra TT at the end of last summer. No more worrying about possible fires while out for a weekend!
Again, thank you to the members of FRF!

My understanding of the "fix" is that they do not repair or replace the underlying problem, they merely install components to shut down the unit in the event the weld cracks, the refrigerant leaks and a fire starts.

Personally I would feel better replacing the cooling unit with the bad weld, or the whole refrigerator (maybe with a Norcold ??!!). And perhaps sueing Dometic for the cost.