NHTSA Recall 07V075000: Recreational vehicle/trailer (equipment)
NEWMAR CORPORATION reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 16,190 vehicles. It affects 9 models including the Newmar All Star.
| NHTSA campaign | 07V075000 |
|---|---|
| Component | EQUIPMENT › RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER |
| Report received | March 5, 2007 |
| Owner notification | January 30, 2008 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
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.
Safety 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.
Notes
Customers may 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.
Vehicles covered by recall 07V075000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Newmar All Star | 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003 |
| Newmar American Star | 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003 |
| Newmar American Star Light | 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003 |
| Newmar Dutch Star | 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003 |
| Newmar Kountry Aire | 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003 |
| Newmar Kountry Star | 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003 |
| Newmar London Aire | 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003 |
| Newmar Mountain Aire | 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003 |
| Newmar Scottsdale | 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.