Norcold 628616 Door Latch Pin: Discontinued Replacement Help
- PartAgain
- 23 hours ago
- 2 min read
OEM part number: 628616
Brand / part type: Norcold refrigerator door handle latch pin
PartAgain status: Researching — not fit verified, not validated for compatibility, and not currently offered for sale by PartAgain.
Current availability
As of August 27, 2026, multiple current parts sellers list Norcold 628616 as discontinued or out of stock. That makes normal new-part supply appear exhausted or very limited, but old stock or used inventory can still surface, so check legitimate sellers before pursuing reproduction.
RV Fridge Guys lists 628616 as discontinued.
Tweety's lists the part out of stock.
RV Parts Express lists the exact SKU out of stock.
Compatibility and handed position
The Norcold 2117-series parts list identifies 628616 as the latch pin for the upper right-hand door or lower left-hand door. Retail listings also associate it with 2117 and 2118 series refrigerators. Verify your refrigerator model and door position before assuming fit.
Important: 628615 is the opposite-handed latch pin for the upper left-hand / lower right-hand positions. Do not treat 628615 and 628616 as interchangeable without checking orientation.
Why this part is worth researching
A June 2026 owner report describes a broken lower-left 628616 latch on a Norcold 2118, says the part was no longer offered new, and reports that a glue repair lasted only about a week. That is the kind of small-part failure PartAgain is designed to research.
PartAgain development status
We have verified the exact identifier and current scarcity signal. We have not yet measured an original 628616, printed a replacement, or fit-tested one. The next responsible step is to obtain an intact or broken original, capture the critical geometry, prototype it, and physically validate the latch before making any compatibility or product claim.
Related refrigerator replacement research
If you still have the broken original, photos and measurements can materially improve the research process.
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