NHTSA Recall 09V324000: Equipment
NEWMAR CORPORATION reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 493 vehicles. It affects 6 models including the Newmar Dutch Star.
| NHTSA campaign | 09V324000 |
|---|---|
| Component | EQUIPMENT |
| Report received | August 11, 2009 |
| Owner notification | June 22, 2009 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
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.
Safety 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.
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.
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 <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .
Vehicles covered by recall 09V324000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Newmar Dutch Star | 2003, 2004 |
| Newmar Essex | 2003 |
| Newmar Kountry Aire | 2003 |
| Newmar Kountry Star | 2003 |
| Newmar Mountain Aire | 2003 |
| Newmar Scottsdale | 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.