1997-2003 Newmar All Star, Newmar American Star and others recall: recreational vehicle/trailer

Newmar Corporation reported this safety recall on March 5, 2007. It covers about 16,190 vehicles.

vehicles affected: 16,190
reported: Mar 5, 2007
owners notified: Jan 30, 2008

Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer

What is wrong: Certain class a and diesel pusher motor homes and fifth wheel trailers equipped with a two-door refrigerator, manufactured by the dometic corporation, may have a defect in the boiler tube. Pressurized coolant solution could be released into an area where an ignition source (gas flame) is present.
Risk: Release of coolant under certain conditions could ignite and result in a fire.
Remedy: Newmar will be working with dometic in order to repair these refrigerators (please see 06e076). Dometic will repair these refrigerators by installing a secondary burn housing, a thermal fuse, and a melt fuse free of charge. Dometic has retained stericycle inc. To manage this campaign. Stericycle will assist you in locating dealerships or service centers and will provide assistance with scheduling of appointments. Owners may contact dometic/stericycle at 1‑888‑446‑5157 or newmar at 1‑574‑773‑7791.

Recall number 07V075000

Affected vehicles

Newmar All Star 1997-2003 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003
Newmar American Star 1997-2003 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003
Newmar American Star Light 1997-2003 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003
Newmar Dutch Star 1997-2003 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003
Newmar Kountry Aire 1997-2003 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003
Newmar Kountry Star 1997-2003 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003
Newmar London Aire 1997-2003 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003
Newmar Mountain Aire 1997-2003 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003
Newmar Scottsdale 1997-2003 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003

Questions about recall 07V075000

Is there a recall on the 1997-2003 Newmar All Star, Newmar American Star and others recreational vehicle/trailer?

Yes. Recall 07V075000, reported on March 5, 2007, covers about 16,190 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 07V075000?

Newmar will be working with dometic in order to repair these refrigerators (please see 06e076). Dometic will repair these refrigerators by installing a secondary burn housing, a thermal fuse, and a melt fuse free of charge. Dometic has retained stericycle inc. To manage this campaign. Stericycle will assist you in locating dealerships or service centers and will provide assistance with scheduling of appointments. Owners may contact dometic/stericycle at 1‑888‑446‑5157 or newmar at 1‑574‑773‑7791.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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