Bosch Dishwasher Door Spring Recall

The model and serial numbers are printed inside the dishwasher either on the top of the dishwasher inner door panel or on the side of the dishwasher panel.

Bosch dishwasher door spring recall.

The manufacturer of bosch and other dishwasher brands today recalled 469 000 dishwashers because the power cord can overheat and catch fire. The recall is an expansion of a two year old recall that. This recall expansion involves bosch gaggenau jenn air and thermador brand dishwashers sold in stainless steel black white and custom panel. My original spring on my bosch dishwasher broke where the string is tied to a plastic part which is then attached to the spring.

An obvious reason that your dishwasher is not staying latched is because it has a broken bosch dishwasher door latch which you can replace with a manufacturer approved latch. Autoair on the bosch 500 series dishwashers automatically releases the door at the end of the cycle to let moisture escape and fresh air in for 40 drier dishes now dry your dishes with a whole new air of confidence. This was a bad design that used a small plastic part at a point of great stress. Date announced january 15 2009.

On the flip side a bosch dishwasher latch stuck closed may also mean the latch is broken and needs replacement. Been told the part to repair is discontinued. Bosch dishwasher recall united states and canada voluntary recall for in home repair of certain bosch dishwashers in the united states and canada that were manufactured from may 1999 through july 2005. Trying to open the door it falls into the open wide position under the action of the gravitational force.

It also emits a terrible stinky smell when running unless i clean the door with a bit of borax frequently. This new designed spring uses a metal part that shouldn t fail in the same way and hopefully will be more durable. With such clumsy actions the door can get additional damage so it must be held while opening. My super silence bosch dishwasher door has a broken spring or cord and the door falls open without any restraint with a loud crash.

Should i replace the dishwasher. Consumer product safety commission cpsc our customers and others to quickly recall the affected models to repair the defect.