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2003-2011 Newmar All Star Me, Newmar Bay Star and others recall: equipment

Newmar Corporation reported this safety recall on April 12, 2011. It covers about 5,486 vehicles.

vehicles affected
5,486
reported
Apr 12, 2011
owners notified
Mar 28, 2011

Equipment

What is 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.
Risk
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.

Recall number 11V235000

Affected vehicles

Questions about recall 11V235000

Is there a recall on the 2003-2011 Newmar All Star Me, Newmar Bay Star and others equipment?

Yes. Recall 11V235000, reported on April 12, 2011, covers about 5,486 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 11V235000?

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.

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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