NHTSA Campaign 11V235000
EQUIPMENT
Issued by NEWMAR CORPORATION · Reported Apr 12, 2011 · 5,486 vehicles affected
What's wrong
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.
Consequence
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.
Remedy
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.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| NEWMAR | ALL STAR ME | 2007 | 5,486 |
| NEWMAR | ALL STAR ME | 2008 | 5,486 |
| NEWMAR | ALL STAR ME | 2009 | 5,486 |
| NEWMAR | BAY STAR | 2007 | 5,486 |
| NEWMAR | CANYON STAR CA | 2007 | 5,486 |
| NEWMAR | CANYON STAR CA | 2008 | 5,486 |
| NEWMAR | CANYON STAR CA | 2009 | 5,486 |
| NEWMAR | CANYON STAR CA | 2010 | 5,486 |
| NEWMAR | CANYON STAR CA | 2011 | 5,486 |
| NEWMAR | CYPRESS FW | 2006 | 5,486 |
| NEWMAR | CYPRESS FW | 2007 | 5,486 |
| NEWMAR | CYPRESS FW | 2008 | 5,486 |
| NEWMAR | CYPRESS FW | 2009 | 5,486 |
| NEWMAR | CYPRESS FW | 2010 | 5,486 |
| NEWMAR | DUTCH AIRE DP | 2009 | 5,486 |
| NEWMAR | DUTCH AIRE DP | 2010 | 5,486 |
| NEWMAR | DUTCH STAR DP | 2003 | 5,486 |
| NEWMAR | DUTCH STAR DP | 2004 | 5,486 |
| NEWMAR | DUTCH STAR DP | 2005 | 5,486 |
| NEWMAR | DUTCH STAR DP | 2006 | 5,486 |
| NEWMAR | DUTCH STAR DP | 2007 | 5,486 |
| NEWMAR | DUTCH STAR DP | 2008 | 5,486 |
| NEWMAR | DUTCH STAR DP | 2009 | 5,486 |
| NEWMAR | DUTCH STAR DP | 2010 | 5,486 |
| NEWMAR | DUTCH STAR DP | 2011 | 5,486 |
| NEWMAR | ESSEX DP | 2003 | 5,486 |
| NEWMAR | ESSEX DP | 2004 | 5,486 |
| NEWMAR | ESSEX DP | 2005 | 5,486 |
| NEWMAR | ESSEX DP | 2006 | 5,486 |
| NEWMAR | ESSEX DP | 2007 | 5,486 |
| NEWMAR | ESSEX DP | 2008 | 5,486 |
| NEWMAR | GRAND STAR CA | 2008 | 5,486 |
| NEWMAR | GRAND STAR CA | 2009 | 5,486 |
| NEWMAR | KOUNTRY AIRE FW | 2003 | 5,486 |
| NEWMAR | KOUNTRY AIRE FW | 2004 | 5,486 |
| NEWMAR | KOUNTRY AIRE FW | 2005 | 5,486 |
| NEWMAR | KOUNTRY AIRE FW | 2006 | 5,486 |
| NEWMAR | KOUNTRY AIRE FW | 2007 | 5,486 |
| NEWMAR | KOUNTRY AIRE FW | 2008 | 5,486 |
| NEWMAR | KOUNTRY AIRE FW | 2009 | 5,486 |
| NEWMAR | KOUNTRY AIRE FW | 2010 | 5,486 |
| NEWMAR | KOUNTRY AIRE FW | 2011 | 5,486 |
| NEWMAR | KOUNTRY STAR CA | 2003 | 5,486 |
| NEWMAR | KOUNTRY STAR CA | 2004 | 5,486 |
| NEWMAR | KOUNTRY STAR CA | 2005 | 5,486 |
| NEWMAR | KOUNTRY STAR CA | 2006 | 5,486 |
| NEWMAR | KOUNTRY STAR CA | 2007 | 5,486 |
| NEWMAR | KOUNTRY STAR DP | 2003 | 5,486 |
| NEWMAR | KOUNTRY STAR DP | 2004 | 5,486 |
| NEWMAR | KOUNTRY STAR DP | 2005 | 5,486 |
| NEWMAR | KOUNTRY STAR DP | 2006 | 5,486 |
| NEWMAR | KOUNTRY STAR DP | 2007 | 5,486 |
| NEWMAR | KOUNTRY STAR DP | 2008 | 5,486 |
| NEWMAR | KOUNTRY STAR FW | 2005 | 5,486 |
| NEWMAR | MOUNTAIN AIRE CA | 2003 | 5,486 |
| NEWMAR | MOUNTAIN AIRE CA | 2004 | 5,486 |
| NEWMAR | MOUNTAIN AIRE CA | 2005 | 5,486 |
| NEWMAR | MOUNTAIN AIRE CA | 2006 | 5,486 |
| NEWMAR | MOUNTAIN AIRE CA | 2007 | 5,486 |
| NEWMAR | MOUNTAIN AIRE DP | 2003 | 5,486 |
| NEWMAR | MOUNTAIN AIRE DP | 2004 | 5,486 |
| NEWMAR | MOUNTAIN AIRE DP | 2005 | 5,486 |
| NEWMAR | MOUNTAIN AIRE DP | 2006 | 5,486 |
| NEWMAR | MOUNTAIN AIRE DP | 2007 | 5,486 |
| NEWMAR | MOUNTAIN AIRE DP | 2008 | 5,486 |
| NEWMAR | MOUNTAIN AIRE DP | 2009 | 5,486 |
| NEWMAR | MOUNTAIN AIRE DP | 2010 | 5,486 |
| NEWMAR | MOUNTAIN AIRE DP | 2011 | 5,486 |
| NEWMAR | MOUNTAIN AIRE FW | 2003 | 5,486 |
| NEWMAR | MOUNTAIN AIRE FW | 2004 | 5,486 |
| NEWMAR | MOUNTAIN AIRE FW | 2005 | 5,486 |
| NEWMAR | NORTHERN STAR DP | 2004 | 5,486 |
| NEWMAR | NORTHERN STAR DP | 2005 | 5,486 |
| NEWMAR | SCOTTSDALE CA | 2003 | 5,486 |
| NEWMAR | SCOTTSDALE CA | 2004 | 5,486 |
| NEWMAR | TORREY PINE FW | 2006 | 5,486 |
| NEWMAR | TORREY PINE FW | 2007 | 5,486 |
| NEWMAR | TORREY PINE FW | 2008 | 5,486 |
| NEWMAR | TORREY PINE FW | 2009 | 5,486 |
| NEWMAR | TORREY PINE FW | 2010 | 5,486 |
| NEWMAR | VENTANA DP | 2006 | 5,486 |
| NEWMAR | VENTANA DP | 2007 | 5,486 |
| NEWMAR | VENTANA DP | 2008 | 5,486 |
| NEWMAR | VENTANA DP | 2009 | 5,486 |
| NEWMAR | VENTANA DP | 2010 | 5,486 |
| NEWMAR | VENTANA DP | 2011 | 5,486 |
| NEWMAR | X-AIRE FW | 2008 | 5,486 |
| NEWMAR | X-AIRE FW | 2009 | 5,486 |
| NEWMAR | X-AIRE FW | 2010 | 5,486 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 11V235000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.