Posted 2011-05-02 9:41 AM (#133752) Subject: Check out recalls
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Posts: 37 Location: Irricana, Alberta, Canada
I see that in 2008 there was mention of the recall on Dometic Fridges on RV and Horse Trailers - in a forum. I thought it might be good to tell people again about it. I bought a used Horse trailer with LQ and it had a fridge recall (found info on the internet). The recall work was never done as the old owner didn't know about it. It is a dangerous problem and thought with people buying up used trailers and RV's it's worth mentioning. There were also recalls on older Norcold fridges, Samsung microwaves - although these didn't affect me. The fix is free - but not fixing it is deadly. I have a 2006 Bison Stratus - but these fridges are found in lots of trailers.
Posted 2011-05-02 11:34 AM (#133759 - in reply to #133752) Subject: RE: Check out recalls
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Posts: 434 Location: Brooksville, Fl
I think it's a great idea to revisit the recalls.
I had a Samsung microwave that went bad because of the recall issue. I was getting the trailer ready for a trip and plugged in the shore power. I heard the microwave come on as it was right by the window where I was standing. I tried to push the buttons to turn it off (it was running under a wierd thing like 'vegetable') and none of the buttons would work. I had to open the door to turn it off. I was searching for a replacement thinking that I had somehow killed it and came across the recall. I had it fixed and no other issues with it. If I hadn't heard it come on and if I had stored stuff in it (which I never do) it could easily have started a fire.
Posted 2011-05-02 5:31 PM (#133765 - in reply to #133752) Subject: RE: Check out recalls
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Posts: 37 Location: Irricana, Alberta, Canada
Yes! I am glad for you. The sales guy was like 'what recall?' But the mechanic knew about it. This trailer was built in 2006 and it was lucky the previous owner didn't blow up. This recall is to stop the gas leak from the fridge that can catch fire ie blow up - with open flame like the stove. yipes. recalls google easy and I am happy I read it somewhere and started to look for it.
Check out recalls
