Tuesday, August 25, 2009
RECALL: 2003-2004 NEWMAR MOTOR HOMES: NORCOLD REFRIGERATORS
Vehicle Make / Model: Model Year(s):
NEWMAR / DUTCH STAR 2003-2004
NEWMAR / ESSEX 2003
NEWMAR / KOUNTRY AIRE 2003
NEWMAR / KOUNTRY STAR 2003
NEWMAR / MOUNTAIN AIRE 2003
NEWMAR / SCOTTSDALE 2003
Manufacturer: NEWMAR CORPORATION Mfr's Report Date: AUG 07, 2009
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 09V324000 NHTSA Action Number: N/A
Component: EQUIPMENT
Potential Number of Units Affected: 493
Summary:
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.
Consequence:
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 IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING AUGUST 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 HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV .
NEWMAR / DUTCH STAR 2003-2004
NEWMAR / ESSEX 2003
NEWMAR / KOUNTRY AIRE 2003
NEWMAR / KOUNTRY STAR 2003
NEWMAR / MOUNTAIN AIRE 2003
NEWMAR / SCOTTSDALE 2003
Manufacturer: NEWMAR CORPORATION Mfr's Report Date: AUG 07, 2009
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 09V324000 NHTSA Action Number: N/A
Component: EQUIPMENT
Potential Number of Units Affected: 493
Summary:
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.
Consequence:
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 IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING AUGUST 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 HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV .
