| NHTSA Recall # | 74025 |
| NHTSA Compaign # | 09V324000 |
| MFG Compaign # | |
| Manufacturer | NEWMAR CORPORATION |
| Supplier | NEWMAR |
| Brand | NEWMAR |
| Model | DUTCH STAR |
| Model Year | 2004 |
| Component | EQUIPMENT |
| Date of notification | 22/06/09 |
| Begin date of manufacuring | 05/03/02 |
| End date of manufacturing | 03/04/03 |
| Type of recall | V |
| Recall initiator | MFR |
| Report received | 11/08/09 |
| Report created | 11/08/09 |
| Regulation part number | |
| FMV safety standard number | |
| Estimated number of affected units | 493 |
| Defect 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 summary | 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. |
| Corrective action | 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. |
| Recall 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 . |