Recall 09V324000: 2003–2004 Newmar Dutch Star and 5 other models
- Report received
- Aug 11, 2009
- Manufacturer
- Newmar corporation
- Potentially affected
- 493vehicles
- Model years
- 2003–2004
Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.
What NHTSA recorded
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.
Possible 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 began on october 19, 2009. Owners may contact norcold service center at 1-800-767-9101 or newmar at 1-574-773-7791.
Affected model years
Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.
- 2003 Newmar Dutch Star4 complaints
- 2004 Newmar Dutch Star3 complaints
- 2003 Newmar Essex0 complaints
- 2003 Newmar Kountry Aire1 complaints
- 2003 Newmar Kountry Star6 complaints
- 2003 Newmar Mountain Aire10 complaints
- 2003 Newmar Scottsdale1 complaints
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.