Refrigerator burner tube/fire
Defect Summary
Certain dometic two-door refrigerators manufactured between april 1997 and may 2003: serial nos. 713xxxxx through 752xxxxx; 801xxxxx through 852xxxxx; 901xxxxx through 952xxxxx; 001xxxxx through 052xxxxx; 101xxxxx through 152xxxxx; 201xxxxx through 252xxxxx; 301xxxxx through 319xxxxx, installed in certain recreational vehicles as original equipment and sold as aftermarket equipment. a fatigue crack may develop in the boiler tube which may release a sufficient amount of pressurized coolant solution into an area where an ignition source (gas flame) is present.
Safety Consequence
The release of coolant under certain conditions could ignite and result in a fire.
Corrective Action
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 is expected to begin between april and june 2007. owners may contact dometic at 888-446-5157.
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FAQ: Recall 06E076000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 06E076000?
NHTSA recall 06E076000 was issued by Dometic Corporation on September 6, 2006. It addresses: Refrigerator burner tube/fire. The recall affects approximately 926,877 vehicles, with the defect involving the Equipment component.
How do I get this recall repaired?
Contact any authorized Dometic Corporation dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 06E076000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.
Is my vehicle included in this recall?
The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.
How long do I have to get a recall repair done?
There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.
Where does the data on this page come from?
All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.