NHTSA Recall 09V324000
NHTSA Campaign Id 09V324000; Date: Aug. 11, 2009
If a leak occurs and the unit continues to operate, hydrogen gas may be expelled and can be ignited, resulting in a fire, possibly causing serious injury or death.
Recalled Vehicles:
2003 Newmar Dutch Star; 2004 Newmar Dutch Star; 2003 Newmar Essex; 2003 Newmar Kountry Aire; 2003 Newmar Kountry Star; 2003 Newmar Mountain Aire; 2003 Newmar Scottsdale
Component: Equipment
Manufactured by: Newmar Corporation
Affected Units:: 493
Recall Summary:
Newmar is recalling certain model year 2003 and 2004 motor homes and recreational vehicle trailers manufactured between March 5, 2002 and April 3, 2003, equipped with certain norcold refrigerators. The coolant solution in these cooling units can escape.
How to Fix:
Newmar is working with norcold to notify owners and the vehicles will be repaired free of charge. The remedy campaign will be conducted by norcold. The safety recall campaign began on October 19, 2009. Owners may contact norcold service center at 1-800-767-9101 or newmar at 1-574-773-7791.
Recall 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 http://www.safercar.gov .
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Jun 22, 2009
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