NHTSA recall 09V324000
Equipment
Newmar Dutch Star and 5 more
The defect
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.
The risk
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.
The remedy
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.