Dometic recalls three-way caravan fridges
Potential fire risk in late-model upright fridges installed in some caravans and RVsDometic has issue a safety recall for a number of Dometic RUA6 and RUA8 series, three-way fridges fitted to various brand caravans and RVs sold from July 2018 to December 2020.
Dometic said it has identified a potential defect when the two-door 188 litre and 224 litre absorption fridges are running on 12V power.
“If connected to and running on 12V DC in your recreational vehicle or via your caravan tow vehicle, a small wiring loom located at the back of the refrigerator can overheat and char,” the recall notice said.
“Under these circumstances, if there is foreign combustible material in the vicinity behind the refrigerator it could lead to a fire.”
The recalled serial number ranges are: MB 82200938 to MB 85100130; MB 90200892 to MB 95200685, and MB 00100565 to MB 03701182.
The model and serial number can be found on the rating label located inside on the left-hand wall of the fridge.
Owners of affected models are advised to only use the fridge on manual (not auto settings), and to contact their nearest Dometic Service Agent to arrange for fitment of a replacement wiring loom free of charge.
Dometic said it is “perfectly safe to continue using your product when parked, on either gas or AC”.
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