Potential boiler tube/heater pocket weld fatigue
Defect Summary
Dometic has reported a safety related defect covering 745,574 two-door refrigerators manufactured between june 1, 2003 and september 30, 2006, with serial nos. 320xxxxx through 352xxxxx; 401xxxxx through 452xxxxx; 501xxxxx through 552xxxxx; and 601xxxxx through 639xxxxx, installed in certain recreational vehicles as original equipment and sold as replacement 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 began on august 28, 2008. owners may contact dometic at 888-446-5157.
Similar Recalls
Other recalls from Dometic Corporation or involving N/A.
FAQ: Recall 08E032000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 08E032000?
NHTSA recall 08E032000 was issued by Dometic Corporation on April 15, 2008. It addresses: Potential boiler tube/heater pocket weld fatigue. The recall affects approximately 745,574 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.
How do I get this recall repaired?
Contact any authorized Dometic Corporation dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 08E032000 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.