2 recalls found. |
DEFECT #1 - EQUIPMENT
Posted on: 2011-04-14
Description
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.
Consequence
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.
Corrective Action
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 http://www.safercar.gov .
DEFECT #2 - SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Posted on: 2012-08-01
Description
Newmar corporation (newmar) is recalling certain model year 2008 and 2009 grand star class a motorhomes built on freightliner custom chassis (fccc) from january 25, 2007, through may 22, 2009. These motorhomes chassis are equipped with bosch hydraulic disc brakes which, when exposed to long periods of time of non-driving, may experience diametrical brake caliper piston growth and reduced piston to bore clearance potentially leading to brake drag and overheating resulting in reduced brake performance.
Consequence
Reduced brake performance may lead to a vehicle crash.
Corrective Action
Owners will be notified by daimler trucks/fccc, and repairs will be performed by authorized fccc dealers free of charge. An interim letter was mailed by dtna on august 6, 2012. Owners may contact newmar at 1-574-773-7791 or daimler trucks at 1-800-547-0712.
Notes
Daimler trucks' recall campaign number is fl-628.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.