NHTSA Recall 11V235000: Equipment
NEWMAR CORPORATION reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 5,486 vehicles. It affects 20 models including the Newmar All Star ME.
| NHTSA campaign | 11V235000 |
|---|---|
| Component | EQUIPMENT |
| Report received | April 12, 2011 |
| Owner notification | March 28, 2011 |
| Initiated by | NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation |
Defect
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.
Safety 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.
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 11V235000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Newmar All Star ME | 2007, 2008, 2009 |
| Newmar Bay Star | 2007 |
| Newmar Canyon Star CA | 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011 |
| Newmar Cypress FW | 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010 |
| Newmar Dutch Aire DP | 2009, 2010 |
| Newmar Dutch Star DP | 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011 |
| Newmar Essex DP | 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008 |
| Newmar Grand Star CA | 2008, 2009 |
| Newmar Kountry Aire FW | 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011 |
| Newmar Kountry Star CA | 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007 |
| Newmar Kountry Star DP | 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008 |
| Newmar Kountry Star FW | 2005 |
| Newmar Mountain Aire CA | 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007 |
| Newmar Mountain Aire DP | 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011 |
| Newmar Mountain Aire FW | 2003, 2004, 2005 |
| Newmar Northern Star DP | 2004, 2005 |
| Newmar Scottsdale CA | 2003, 2004 |
| Newmar Torrey Pine FW | 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010 |
| Newmar Ventana DP | 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011 |
| Newmar X-Aire FW | 2008, 2009, 2010 |
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.