NHTSA Recall 11V235000
NHTSA Campaign Id 11V235000; Date: Apr. 12, 2011
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.
Recalled Vehicles:
2007 Newmar All Star Me; 2008 Newmar All Star Me; 2009 Newmar All Star Me; 2007 Newmar Bay Star; 2007 Newmar Canyon Star Ca; 2008 Newmar Canyon Star Ca; 2009 Newmar Canyon Star Ca; 2010 Newmar Canyon Star Ca; 2011 Newmar Canyon Star Ca; 2006 Newmar Cypress Fw; 2007 Newmar Cypress Fw; 2008 Newmar Cypress Fw; 2009 Newmar Cypress Fw; 2010 Newmar Cypress Fw; 2009 Newmar Dutch Aire Dp; 2010 Newmar Dutch Aire Dp; 2003 Newmar Dutch Star Dp; 2004 Newmar Dutch Star Dp; 2005 Newmar Dutch Star Dp; 2006 Newmar Dutch Star Dp; 2007 Newmar Dutch Star Dp; 2008 Newmar Dutch Star Dp; 2009 Newmar Dutch Star Dp; 2010 Newmar Dutch Star Dp; 2011 Newmar Dutch Star Dp; 2003 Newmar Essex Dp; 2004 Newmar Essex Dp; 2005 Newmar Essex Dp; 2006 Newmar Essex Dp; 2007 Newmar Essex Dp; 2008 Newmar Essex Dp; 2008 Newmar Grand Star Ca; 2009 Newmar Grand Star Ca; 2003 Newmar Kountry Aire Fw; 2004 Newmar Kountry Aire Fw; 2005 Newmar Kountry Aire Fw; 2006 Newmar Kountry Aire Fw; 2007 Newmar Kountry Aire Fw; 2008 Newmar Kountry Aire Fw; 2009 Newmar Kountry Aire Fw; 2010 Newmar Kountry Aire Fw; 2011 Newmar Kountry Aire Fw; 2003 Newmar Kountry Star Ca; 2004 Newmar Kountry Star Ca; 2005 Newmar Kountry Star Ca; 2006 Newmar Kountry Star Ca; 2007 Newmar Kountry Star Ca; 2003 Newmar Kountry Star Dp; 2004 Newmar Kountry Star Dp; 2005 Newmar Kountry Star Dp; 2006 Newmar Kountry Star Dp; 2007 Newmar Kountry Star Dp; 2008 Newmar Kountry Star Dp; 2005 Newmar Kountry Star Fw; 2003 Newmar Mountain Aire Ca; 2004 Newmar Mountain Aire Ca; 2005 Newmar Mountain Aire Ca; 2006 Newmar Mountain Aire Ca; 2007 Newmar Mountain Aire Ca; 2003 Newmar Mountain Aire Dp; 2004 Newmar Mountain Aire Dp; 2005 Newmar Mountain Aire Dp; 2006 Newmar Mountain Aire Dp; 2007 Newmar Mountain Aire Dp; 2008 Newmar Mountain Aire Dp; 2009 Newmar Mountain Aire Dp; 2010 Newmar Mountain Aire Dp; 2011 Newmar Mountain Aire Dp; 2003 Newmar Mountain Aire Fw; 2004 Newmar Mountain Aire Fw; 2005 Newmar Mountain Aire Fw; 2004 Newmar Northern Star Dp; 2005 Newmar Northern Star Dp; 2003 Newmar Scottsdale Ca; 2004 Newmar Scottsdale Ca; 2006 Newmar Torrey Pine Fw; 2007 Newmar Torrey Pine Fw; 2008 Newmar Torrey Pine Fw; 2009 Newmar Torrey Pine Fw; 2010 Newmar Torrey Pine Fw; 2006 Newmar Ventana Dp; 2007 Newmar Ventana Dp; 2008 Newmar Ventana Dp; 2009 Newmar Ventana Dp; 2010 Newmar Ventana Dp; 2011 Newmar Ventana Dp; 2008 Newmar X-aire Fw; 2009 Newmar X-aire Fw; 2010 Newmar X-aire Fw
Component: Equipment
Manufactured by: Newmar Corporation
Affected Units:: 5,486
Recall Summary:
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 to 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.
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: Mar 28, 2011
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