Recall 10V609 affects 292 2003-2011 Nu Wa fifth wheel trailers with Norcold refrigerators that can fail to shut off. Repair is free through Norcold dealers.
Nu Wa is recalling 292 2003-2011 Champagne Edition, Discover America, Ls, and Premier fifth wheel trailers equipped with 1200-series Norcold refrigerators. The refrigerator shutoff system does not respond fast enough when high temperatures follow a hydrogen gas leak, raising fire risk; the Nu Wa dealer repair will be free once available.
Does this recall apply to your specific vehicle?
The official, free per-VIN recall check is run by NHTSA. Enter your VIN and we'll forward you directly — and add you to a free watchlist so you hear about new recalls for your vehicle.
Check my VIN at NHTSARecallNotify doesn't check your VIN — NHTSA's official tool does. We use your email only to alert you to new recalls.
Watch this vehicle for recalls
Add it to your free watchlist and we will alert you as new federal recalls are posted for your year, make and model. New-recall alerts are rolling out now.
You are on the watchlist.
We will email you as new federal recalls are posted for your vehicle.
What's wrong?
The affected 2003-2011 Nu Wa Champagne Edition, Discover America, Ls, and Premier fifth wheel trailers have 1200-series Norcold refrigerators. Those refrigerators use either electronic sensing software or a thermal switch, which is a heat-sensitive cutoff, to shut off power when temperatures get too high. That shutdown is meant to stop the refrigerator from staying energized during an overheating condition.
The defect is in the response time. When high temperatures are detected, the sensing software or thermal switch does not stop power fast enough. A delay leaves the refrigerator powered during the overheating event, increasing the risk of a fire in or around the refrigerator area.
There is no warning sign before failure. An owner should not depend on a smell, light, sound, or performance change from the refrigerator to know that the cutoff device has failed to act in time.
Who's affected?
Spans the Champagne Edition, Discover America, Ls, and Premier across the 2003-2011 model years, all involving recreational vehicle/trailer equipment.
| 2006 Nu Wa Champagne Edition | Recreational vehicle/trailer |
|---|---|
| 2011 Nu Wa Champagne Edition | Recreational vehicle/trailer |
| 2009 Nu Wa Champagne Edition | Recreational vehicle/trailer |
| 2011 Nu Wa Discover America | Recreational vehicle/trailer |
| 2003 Nu Wa Champagne Edition | Recreational vehicle/trailer |
| 2004 Nu Wa Champagne Edition | Recreational vehicle/trailer |
| 2005 Nu Wa Champagne Edition | Recreational vehicle/trailer |
| 2008 Nu Wa Champagne Edition | Recreational vehicle/trailer |
| 2007 Nu Wa Champagne Edition | Recreational vehicle/trailer |
| 2010 Nu Wa Discover America | Recreational vehicle/trailer |
| 2008 Nu Wa Discover America | Recreational vehicle/trailer |
| 2009 Nu Wa Discover America | Recreational vehicle/trailer |
| 2008 Custom Campers Ls | Recreational vehicle/trailer |
| 2006 Nu Wa Premier | Recreational vehicle/trailer |
| 2010 Nu Wa Champagne Edition | Recreational vehicle/trailer |
| Units affected | 292 |
Year and model alone do not confirm inclusion. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific RV is included.
What's the safety risk?
A refrigerator safety shutoff can stay powered too long after high temperatures from a hydrogen gas leak are detected. That delay can allow a fire to start. Until the repair is handled, stop using the refrigerator if it shows overheating or damage and contact the dealer for instructions. Repair will be free at any franchised Nu Wa dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2003-2011 Nu Wa Champagne Edition, Discover America, Ls, or Premier fifth wheel trailer is included in this recall.
- Contact Nu Wa or Norcold before using the refrigerator to confirm the current free remedy path.
- Schedule the free Norcold 1200-series refrigerator remedy that improves shutoff protection when high temperatures are detected.
- Bring the recall notice if you have it. If not, reference recall number 10V609 when you call.
- Avoid using the refrigerator until Nu Wa or Norcold confirms the remedy is complete.
What happens at the repair
Nu Wa is coordinating with Norcold to identify owners of 2003-2011 Champagne Edition, Discover America, Ls, and Premier trailers with affected 1200-series Norcold refrigerators. The repair path runs through Norcold dealers. At the repair visit, the dealer applies the Norcold remedy for the refrigerator's high-temperature shutoff protection, which is meant to cut power before an overheating condition turns into a fire risk. The final dealer remedy will be free once available. Parts and labor are covered under recall 10V609.
Timeline
| December 1, 2010 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| January 28, 2011 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 10V609?
Recall 10V609 covers 292 2003-2011 Nu Wa Champagne Edition, Discover America, Ls, and Premier fifth wheel trailers equipped with 1200-series Norcold refrigerators. The refrigerator shutdown device can take too long to cut power during high-temperature conditions tied to a hydrogen gas leak, increasing fire risk.
What should I do if my 2003-2011 Nu Wa Champagne Edition, Discover America, Ls, or Premier is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific trailer is included in recall 10V609. If it is, contact a Norcold dealer for the refrigerator remedy. Reference recall number 10V609 when you call, and have the refrigerator model information ready if the dealer asks for it.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the defect remedy to be performed at no cost, and Nu Wa's recall remedy directs owners to Norcold dealers for the repair free of charge. Parts and labor for the recall remedy are covered.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is fire. If high temperatures occur because of a hydrogen gas leak, the sensing algorithm or thermal switch installed to shut off refrigerator power can respond too slowly to prevent a fire. Stop using the refrigerator until the recall remedy is completed.
What if I bought this Nu Wa trailer used?
The free recall remedy still applies. Recalls follow the vehicle, not the first owner. If you never received a Nu Wa or Norcold notice, check your VIN to confirm inclusion in recall 10V609, then call a Norcold dealer with the campaign number.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/10V609000 |
|---|---|
| Nu Wa customer service | 1-800-767-9101 |
| NHTSA recall # | 10V609 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 10V609000 |
Source documents
-
Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF) - Download Defect / Noncompliance Notice (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on June 3, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →