Dometic refrigerator heat tube malfunction. Consumer states that only some parts were replaced. *nj the consumer stated she defrosted the refrigerator and then she switched the control to gas. When she went to open the door, there was a strong smell of ammonia. It was discovered that ammonia was leaking from the boiler tube and was saturating the plywood and the insulation around the tube. The consumer stated the only thing that was done regarding the recall was placing a guard and a small portion of insulation around the boiler tube, in case the boiler tube failed. The consumer stated the recall should have been a complete replacement of the boiler tube system and not just a simple heat shield and a small amount of insulation.
The worst 2002 Keystone Challenger problems
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Recalls 1
Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer
- What is wrong
- Certain fifth wheel and travel trailers equipped with a two-door refrigerator, manufactured by the dometic corporation, may have a defect in certain tubing in the refrigerator which could allow pressurized flammable coolant solution to be released into an area where an ignition source (gas flame) is present.
- Risk
- This could result in a fire.
- Remedy
- Keystone rv will be working with dometic in order to repair these refrigerators (please see 06e076). Dometic will repair these refrigerators by installing a secondary burner housing and thermal fuses free of charge. Dometic has retained stericycle inc. To manage this campaign. Stericycle will assist you in locating dealerships or service centers and will provide assistance with scheduling of appointments. Owners may contact dometic/stericycle at 1‑888‑446‑5157 or keystone rv at 574‑535‑2100.
Recall number 07V134000 · Recall details
What 2002 Keystone Challenger owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Tl- the contact stated that he received his recall in the mail today 03/06/2007). The contact called dometic, who stated that the secondary burner housing will be installed to contain the fire and that it will not prevent the fire.
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Is the 2002 Keystone Challenger reliable?
Owners have filed 2 complaints about the 2002 Keystone Challenger, close to a typical Challenger model year.
What is the most common problem with the 2002 Keystone Challenger?
There are not enough complaints to tell.
How many recalls does the 2002 Keystone Challenger have?
1 recall, covering equipment.
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