Refrigerator/dometic
Defect Summary
On certain recreational vehicles built with dometic two-door refrigerators, a fatigue crack may develop in the boiler tube in the area of the weld between the boiler tube and the heater pocket. a fatigue crack may release a sufficient amount of pressurized coolant solution into an area where an ignition source is present.
Safety Consequence
The release of coolant under certain conditions could ignite and result in a fire.
Corrective Action
Coachmen is working with dometic to have these refrigerators repaired. the manufacturer has not yet submitted an owner notification schedule for this campaign. Owners may contact coachmen at 1-574-825-5821 or dometic/stericycle at 1-888-446-5157.
Similar Recalls
Other recalls from Coachmen Rv Company, Llc or involving Equipment.
FAQ: Recall 06V430000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 06V430000?
NHTSA recall 06V430000 was issued by Coachmen Rv Company, Llc on November 7, 2006. It addresses: Refrigerator/dometic. The recall affects approximately 9,845 vehicles, with the defect involving the Equipment component.
How do I get this recall repaired?
Contact any authorized Coachmen Rv Company, Llc dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 06V430000 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.