Dometic recalls Fan-Tastic vent fans over missing hinge pin that can let the lid fall off
Some vent fans may be missing a hinge pin, so the lid can come off and land on the road, where it could cause other drivers to crash.
What to do
Take the vent fan to a dealer, who will inspect it and replace the hinge pin if needed, free of charge. Owners can call Dometic customer service at 1-888-943-4905.
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Recall details
- Product
- Dometic Fan-Tastic Vent Fan
- Company
- Dometic Corporation
- Hazard
- A detached lid can become a road hazard for other vehicles, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Units
- 3,094 pieces of equipment
- Owner notification
- June 1, 2026
- Reported to NHTSA
- May 8, 2026
- Identifiers
- NHTSA campaign number: 26E027000
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Official notice
The notice's own wording from NHTSA.
- Component
- EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
- Defect
- Dometic Corporation (Dometic) is recalling certain Fan-Tastic Vent Fans with part numbers 9610007185, 9610007184, 9610007183, 9610007182, 9610007181, and 9610007180. The vent fan assembly may be missing a hinge pin, allowing the lid to detach.
- Consequence
- A detached lid can become a road hazard for other vehicles, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Corrective action
- Dealers will inspect and replace the hinge pin as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 1, 2026. Owners may contact Dometic customer service at 1-888-943-4905.
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