Newmar Dutch Star, Essex, Kountry Aire, Kountry Star and 2 more (2003-2004): Equipment
Recall 09V324000 · Aug 11, 2009 · Newmar Corporation
493
vehicles affected
493
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 09V324000
- Date
- Aug 11, 2009
- Maker
- Newmar Corporation
- Units affected
- 493
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Equipment
- Model years
- 2003-2004
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Fire
What is wrong
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.
What can happen
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.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
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.
Vehicles covered
6 models, 7 model years in all
| Make | 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 |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 09V324000?
6 models: Newmar Dutch Star (2003-2004), Newmar Essex (2003), Newmar Kountry Aire (2003) and 3 more, about 493 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 09V324000?
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.
What can happen?
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.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.