Recall 07V-075: 1997–2003 Newmar ALL Star, 1997–2003 Newmar American Star and 7 more
NEWMAR CORPORATION recall for equipment, reported to NHTSA on Mar 5, 2007, covering about 16,190 vehicles.
The problem
Certain class a and diesel pusher motor homes and fifth wheel trailers equipped with a two-door refrigerator, manufactured by the dometic corporation, may have a defect in the boiler tube. Pressurized coolant solution could be released into an area where an ignition source (Gas flame) is present.
The risk
Release of coolant under certain conditions could ignite and result in a fire.
The fix
Newmar will be working with dometic in order to repair these refrigerators (Please see 06e076). Dometic will repair these refrigerators by installing a secondary burn housing, a thermal fuse, and a melt fuse 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 newmar at 1-574-773-7791.
Notes
Customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (Tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Recall details
| Manufacturer | NEWMAR CORPORATION |
|---|---|
| Component | Equipment › Recreational Vehicle/Trailer |
| Recall started by | the manufacturer |
| NHTSA campaign number | 07V075000 |
Vehicles in this recall
| Vehicle | Model years | |
|---|---|---|
| Newmar ALL Star | 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003 | All years |
| Newmar American Star | 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003 | All years |
| Newmar American Star Light | 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003 | All years |
| Newmar Dutch Star | 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003 | All years |
| Newmar Kountry Aire | 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003 | All years |
| Newmar Kountry Star | 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003 | All years |
| Newmar London Aire | 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003 | All years |
| Newmar Mountain Aire | 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003 | All years |
| Newmar Scottsdale | 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003 | All years |
Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 07V-075?
Certain class a and diesel pusher motor homes and fifth wheel trailers equipped with a two-door refrigerator, manufactured by the dometic corporation, may have a defect in the boiler tube. Pressurized coolant solution could be released into an area where an ignition source (Gas flame) is present.
How is recall 07V-075 fixed?
Newmar will be working with dometic in order to repair these refrigerators (Please see 06e076). Dometic will repair these refrigerators by installing a secondary burn housing, a thermal fuse, and a melt fuse 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 newmar at 1-574-773-7791.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.