Recall 11V-235: 2007–2009 Newmar ALL Star ME, 2007 Newmar Bay Star and 18 more
NEWMAR CORPORATION recall for equipment, reported to NHTSA on Apr 12, 2011, covering about 5,486 vehicles.
The problem
Newmar is recalling certain recreational vehicles equipped with 1200 series norcold refrigerators. The population of refrigerators being addressed contains either a sensing algorithm or thermal switch to shut off power to the refrigerator when high temperatures are detected in order to prevent a potential fire. The response times of the sensor algorithm and thermal switch devices to stop power are not sufficient.
The risk
The sensing algorithm or thermal switch installed to shut off power to the refrigerator when high temperatures are detected due to a possible hydrogen gas leak may not shut off in sufficient time to prevent a fire.
The fix
Newmar is working with norcold to identify and notify any affected owners. Owners will be instructed to contact norcold dealers to receive the remedy free of charge. Please see norcold's defect report 10e-049 for additional information. The safety recall began on march 28, 2011. Owners may contact norcold at 1-800-767-9101.
Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (Tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .
Recall details
| Manufacturer | NEWMAR CORPORATION |
|---|---|
| Component | Equipment |
| Recall started by | NHTSA (Office of Defects Investigation) |
| NHTSA campaign number | 11V235000 |
Vehicles in this recall
| Vehicle | Model years | |
|---|---|---|
| Newmar ALL Star ME | 2007, 2008, 2009 | All years |
| Newmar Bay Star | 2007 | All years |
| Newmar Canyon Star CA | 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011 | All years |
| Newmar Cypress FW | 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010 | All years |
| Newmar Dutch Aire DP | 2009, 2010 | All years |
| Newmar Dutch Star DP | 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011 | All years |
| Newmar Essex DP | 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008 | All years |
| Newmar Grand Star CA | 2008, 2009 | All years |
| Newmar Kountry Aire FW | 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011 | All years |
| Newmar Kountry Star CA | 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007 | All years |
| Newmar Kountry Star DP | 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008 | All years |
| Newmar Kountry Star FW | 2005 | All years |
| Newmar Mountain Aire CA | 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007 | All years |
| Newmar Mountain Aire DP | 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011 | All years |
| Newmar Mountain Aire FW | 2003, 2004, 2005 | All years |
| Newmar Northern Star DP | 2004, 2005 | All years |
| Newmar Scottsdale CA | 2003, 2004 | All years |
| Newmar Torrey Pine FW | 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010 | All years |
| Newmar Ventana DP | 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011 | All years |
| Newmar X-Aire FW | 2008, 2009, 2010 | 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 11V-235?
Newmar is recalling certain recreational vehicles equipped with 1200 series norcold refrigerators. The population of refrigerators being addressed contains either a sensing algorithm or thermal switch to shut off power to the refrigerator when high temperatures are detected in order to prevent a potential fire. The response times of the sensor algorithm and thermal switch devices to stop power are not sufficient.
How is recall 11V-235 fixed?
Newmar is working with norcold to identify and notify any affected owners. Owners will be instructed to contact norcold dealers to receive the remedy free of charge. Please see norcold's defect report 10e-049 for additional information. The safety recall began on march 28, 2011. Owners may contact norcold at 1-800-767-9101.
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.