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Dometic Corporation equipment recall: Vent Fan Lid May Detach in Transit

Report received by NHTSA: May 8, 2026.

Built by the Tribune's code from NHTSA's official records. No AI wrote this page. Updated Nov. 4, 2026.

What's recalled

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.

The risk

A detached lid can become a road hazard for other vehicles, increasing the risk of a crash.

Who's affected

3,094 items potentially affected, according to NHTSA.

Compared with

Dometic Corporation has 1 NHTSA recall in 2026 so far, compared with 0 in all of 2025.

Counted by the Tribune from NHTSA's records since Nov. 1, 2016.

Before this

3 earlier NHTSA recalls by Dometic Corporation since Nov. 1, 2016:

Counted by the Tribune from NHTSA's records since Nov. 1, 2016.

What to do and when

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.

NHTSA's record, word for word

Check it yourself

NHTSA's VIN lookup shows whether a specific vehicle has an open recall.

NHTSA recall number26E027000
ManufacturerDometic Corporation
Recall typeEquipment
ComponentEQUIPMENT
Report received by NHTSAMay 8, 2026
Potentially affected3,094 items
“Do not drive” warningNo
Fire risk when parked (“park outside”)No

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration recall records (public domain). NHTSA's record