Recall Corner — March 2007

Dometic Corp.has announced NHTSA recall 06E076000, which affects some two-door refrigerators built between April 1997 and May 2003 with model designations NDR1062, RM2652, RM2662, RM2663, RM2852, RM2862, RM3662, RM3663, RM3862, and RM3863 (serial numbers beginning with the following three digits: 713 through 752; 801 through 852; 901 through 952; 001 through 052; 101 through 152; 201 through 252; and 301 through 319). You will need both the model number and serial number in order to determine if you have an affected refrigerator. The potential number of refrigerators involved is 926,877.

On certain Dometic two-door refrigerators installed as original equipment or sold as aftermarket products, a fatigue crack may develop in the boiler tube in the area of the weld between the boiler tube and the heater pocket. This may release a sufficient amount of pressurized coolant solution into an area where an ignition source (gas flame) is present. The release of coolant under certain conditions could ignite and result in a fire. The majority of the recalled refrigerators do not pose a danger to the owner.

Dometic will install a secondary burner housing on the refrigerators. The repair shouldn't take approximately 30 minutes. However, because of service scheduling times, the service center may need the vehicle for a longer time period. It's important to call your preferred service center to set up an appointment, and to ensure the dealer has the necessary rework kit.

To reach as many customers as possible, Dometic and the original manufacturer of your coach will each send notifications in regards to this recall. Even though you may receive multiple notifications, all pertain to the same, single recall. In addition, owners who wish to check whether their refrigerator is involved in this recall or to obtain important information on what to do if their refrigerator falls within the recall population can visit www.dometicusa.com and click on a recall information link, where they will be prompted to enter the model number and serial number of their refrigerator.

For more information about this recall, contact Dometic at (888) 446-5157. The recall is expected to begin April 2007.

Monaco Coach Corporation has announced NHTSA recall 07V016000, which affects some 2007 Monaco Monarch, Cayman, Holiday Rambler Admiral, and Neptune; and Safari Simba, Simba Diesel, and Trek gas motorhomes that were manufactured between September 8, 2006, and October 23, 2006. The potential number of coaches involved is 123.

On certain motorhomes, an incorrect screw was used to install the black-and-white CRT backup monitor in the dash. The incorrect screws are <f>1/4<f>-inch longer than specified and may contact a PC board inside the monitor, which could potentially hit a high-voltage circuit on the PC board that contains approximately 10,000 to 13,000 volts. If the screw makes contact with the high-voltage tracer on the PC board, a person could get an electrical shock by touching the screw head while the power is on.

Dealers will inspect the backup monitor to verify that the operation of the monitor is free of electrical charge. If the monitor is operating properly, the repair will consist of replacing the incorrect screw with the specified screw and testing for proper operation. If the monitor is not operating properly on initial inspection, the monitor will be replaced using the correct screw. The repair is expected to take approximately 30 minutes. However, because of service scheduling times, the service center may need the vehicle for a longer time period.

For more information about these recalls, contact Monaco Coach Corporation at (877) 466-6226. Owner notification began in February 2007.